Yummy Banana Bread or Banana Cake Recipe

Dec 7, 20242 min read

Here is another from Marina! Delicious Banana Bread!

I've come across a cake that's quite popular where we live, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. I had never tried it until recently, and now I'm completely hooked! While nuts and chocolate are optional, I must say they really enhance the flavor.

Banana Bread or Banana Cake Recipe

Banana bread is a cherished baked good that holds a special place in kitchens worldwide. This delightful quick bread is made using overripe bananas, which add natural sweetness and moisture to the loaf. The batter, a mix of flour, sugar, eggs, and a bit of baking soda, creates a wonderful blend of flavors and textures. Many people like to add nuts, chocolate chips, or spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg to elevate its taste. The final product boasts a moist, tender crumb with a rich banana flavor that shines in every bite. Whether savored as a breakfast favorite, an afternoon treat, or a warm slice fresh from the oven, banana bread is a heartwarming reminder of the joys of home baking and the magic that occurs when ripe bananas meet the warmth of the oven.

INGREDIENTS

3 ripe bananas
½ cup unsalted butter
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 and ½ cups of all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla
1 cup of walnuts
½ cup chocolate chips
¼ cup raisins

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, mix the butter at room temperature and sugar, we can use electric whisks.
Mash the bananas and add them to the mixture together with the 2 eggs.
In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients before adding them: flour, salt and baking soda.
Add these dry ingredients to the mixture and mix them well.
Now add the vanilla, nuts, chocolate chips and raisins and mix with the help of a spatula.
Prepare the mold by greasing it with butter and flour with non-stick baking spray.
Pour the dough into the mold and take it to the preheated oven at 180C for 55 or 60 minutes, or until the toothpick we inserted comes out clean.
Once out of the oven, let it rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before unmolding it.
Let it cool to room temperature and it is ready to eat.