Spiced Banana Raisin Bread
10 servings
60 minutes
Spiced banana bread with raisins is a fragrant treat rooted in American cuisine. Its tender, airy texture combines with the rich flavor of bananas, warm notes of cinnamon and cardamom, refreshing mint, and the sweetness of raisins. It's a wonderful choice for a cozy breakfast or family tea time. Historically, banana bread emerged as a way to use overripe bananas but has become popular over time due to its softness and rich flavor. Lemon juice adds a subtle tanginess while cream makes the texture more velvety. Baked at 180 degrees until golden brown, it fills the kitchen with a delightful aroma. This bread is perfect with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or tea, and its slightly spiced flavor makes it an excellent option for autumn and winter evenings.
1
Soak the raisins in hot water.
- Light seedless raisins: 50 g
2
Blend the bananas in a blender until smooth puree consistency with a tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Bananas: 4 pieces
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
3
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whip the egg whites with powdered sugar and a tablespoon of lemon juice until thick foam forms, add a teaspoon of dried mint, half a teaspoon of cinnamon, and a couple of pinches of cardamom. Beat the yolks with sugar, add cream and most of the butter that has been softened in the microwave or in a water bath.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Powdered sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Dried mint: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground cardamom: pinch
- Cream 20%: 4 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
4
Mix banana puree with egg whites and yolks into a homogeneous mass, gradually incorporating flour. When the dough becomes thick enough, add raisins.
- Bananas: 4 pieces
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Wheat flour: 100 g
- Light seedless raisins: 50 g
5
Pour the batter into buttered molds and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 35 minutes.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons