Sweet Banana Cake

6 servings

70 minutes

Sweet banana bread is a cozy treat rooted in American home baking. Its history is linked to homemakers' efforts to use overripe bananas, turning them into a tender, aromatic delight. The bread has a soft, moist texture thanks to the bananas and butter, while its light sweetness harmonizes with the airy dough. It pairs perfectly with morning coffee or tea, providing a sense of warmth and comfort. The versatility of this dessert allows for additions like nuts, chocolate, or cinnamon, creating new flavor variations. Baked at low temperatures, it retains its tenderness and rich banana aroma that fills the home with coziness. This is a classic of American cuisine loved by many generations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 480.9
• Proteins: 8.2g
• Fats: 14.7g
• Carbohydrates: 80.5g

Ingredients

• Bananas: 3 pc
• Soda: pinch
• Wheat flour: 250 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Sugar: 160 g
• Baking powder: 2 tsp
• Salt: pinch
• Butter: 85 g
• Milk: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 165 degrees. In a bowl, mix 150 grams of flour with sugar, baking soda (half a teaspoon), baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas with a fork (they should be very ripe, even blackened). Combine the bananas with the flour mixture. Add slightly softened and chopped butter, and pour in milk (or just water).

   Required ingredients:

   • Bananas: 3 pieces
   • Sugar: 160 g
   • Soda:  pinch
   • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Butter: 85 g
   • Milk: 2 tablespoons

2. Mix in a mixer on low speed until smooth, the last two minutes on high speed. Add the eggs and the remaining flour. Mix well again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 250 g

3. Pour the batter into a silicone mold. Bake at 165 degrees for about an hour.