Banana Bread / Loaf

Ingredients

• 3 overripe bananas (large (or 4 small))
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 cup full cream milk
• 125 g butter (melted)
• 1 tsp vanilla essence (5 ml)
• 1 cup brown sugar (250 ml)
• 1.5 cup cake flour (sifted)
• salt (a pinch)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon powder
• 0.5 tsp ginger powder

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl or blender, add 3 large overripe bananas (or 4 small ones).

3. 3

   Add 2 eggs to the bananas.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup of full cream milk.

5. 5

   Add 125 grams of melted butter.

6. 6

   Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of vanilla essence.

7. 7

   Blend or mix the wet ingredients together until combined, leaving some chunks of banana for texture.

8. 8

   Add 1 cup (250 ml) of brown sugar to the mixture.

9. 9

   Add 1 1/2 cups of sifted cake flour.

10. 10

    Add a pinch of salt.

11. 11

    Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

12. 12

    Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda.

13. 13

    Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.

14. 14

    Add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger powder.

15. 15

    Mix the batter until just combined; it should be thick with some banana chunks visible.

16. 16

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

17. 17

    Bake at 180°C for 45 to 50 minutes. If using a narrow pan, it may take the full 50 minutes; wider pans may cook faster.

18. 18

    Remove from the oven when golden brown and a tester comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Ensure you use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. The author emphasizes that the addition of cinnamon and ginger is key to the flavor. Bake time varies based on the width of your loaf pan.

Nutrition per serving

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