Hello friends! Welcome to Paulina Kitchen. Today we come with a jewel for those who are looking for rich and nutritious breakfasts: banana sponge cake . A classic that does not fail, ideal to take advantage of those bananas (bananas) that are already darker than moonless night.
They do not reject the poor ripe bananas, because although they do not believe it they are pure gold in the kitchen, and with them we can achieve very tasty recipes like a sponge banana sponge cake , wet and with that characteristic sweetness.
In this note, we will crumble how to make an easy banana cake , with tricks, and tips to avoid culinary tragedies (yes, we talk about those biscuits that sink into the center) and even the recipe step by step so that there are no excuses. Cook!
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About the banana cake
The banana sponge cake is a classic sweet home and, let's be sincere, a lifeguard when there are bananas (bananas) in the fruiting on the verge of retirement. Its sweet taste and humid texture make it perfect for breakfast, snacks or even as dessert with a little mounted cream ( chantilly cream ) and even with ice cream.
In addition, it is one of those biscuits that always go well ... well, almost always, because there are certain errors that can leave it hard as a brick or worse, half cook. But do not worry, that we are going to tell you how to make a banana sponge cake without failing to attempt.
7 Characteristics of banana sponge cake
What makes this spongy banana cake so special? Here are some of his charms:
- Total use : it is an ideal recipe to give life to those very mature bananas that nobody wants to eat.
- Incredible texture : wet, spongy and soft , with that sweet touch that gives banana.
- Natural flavor : Sweet naturally. It can be done without aggregate sugar or sweetening simply with a little honey to highlight the taste, without emphasizing.
- Irresistible aroma : the banana, when baking, gives off a perfume that fills the house of happiness and attracts children and adults equally.
- Versatile and customizable nuts, chocolate chips or spices such as cinnamon can be added to give a different touch.
- Super easy to do : no rare techniques, just mix and bake .
- Ideal for any time : perfect for breakfast, snack or like it at any time.
- It does not need too much banana cake can be made , banana, eggs and flour or oatmeal, and cook it in a cup. Perfect
Banana cake 3 ingredients: cup cake in 2 minutes
For an easy and fast banana cake , half of a banana crushed with 1 egg and 4 tablespoons of common flour, oatmeal or both are mixed inside a cup. You can add a splash of milk if it is very thick, and a little chemical yeast to grow. It is taken to the microwave and is cooked for about two minutes .
This version of Mug Cake of banana is perfect for when we have a nickname of banana cake , but we do not want to wait for cooking in the oven or simply prefer an individual portion.
Tricks to prevent banana cake from sinking into the center
- Do not overload the mass with banana : extra humidity can be lethal for banana cake.
- Do not open the oven early: yes, temptation is large, but you have to resist.
- Do not beat the mixture too much : because that can make the collapse banana cake.
- Bake at medium temperature: so that banana sponge cake rises uniformly.
10 tips for a perfect banana cake
- Use very ripe bananas : sweeter, more flavor, more magic.
- Sormize the flour : for a and aerated banana sponge cake
- Do not beat too much : mix the fair and necessary not to develop gluten.
- Add a touch of cinnamon or vanilla : enhance the flavor of banana.
- Bake at average temperature : about 170-180 ° C is ideal for a good cooking of banana cake.
- Wait for it to cool before unmold : so that it does not break.
- Keep it well covered : This is how you keep wet for a longer time.
- Try oatmeal or almonds : for a healthier version of banana sponge cake.
- Do not sweeten too much: mature bananas are sweet so it is not necessary to add a lot of sugar. It can also be sweetened with honey or dates.
- Flip the nuts or chocolate chips: to prevent them from mixing with the dough they go to the bottom.
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Banana cake recipe
Yields: 8-10 portions
Preparation time: 1 hour (approximately)
Ingredients
- 3 mature bananas
- 2 eggs
- 200 g of flour 0000
- 75 g of sugar (it can be replaced by 2 tiles of honey)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate
- 1 pinch of salt
- 80 ml of neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Optional: cinnamon, nuts or chocolate chips
How to make banana cake step by step
- Preheat the oven to 170 ° C (average temperature). Enmantecar and flour a Buddinera type mold or cover with butter paper.
- Crush bananas with a fork until you get a homogeneous puree.
- Add eggs, sugar (or honey) and oil. Mix manually until you integrate, without beating.
- Sample flour, baking powder, bicarbonate, salt and cinnamon (if used). Incorporate into the mixture into two batches, mixing with spatula or spoon until you integrate after each addition.
- Add the essence of vanilla and floured optional. Integrate gently.
- Pour the mixture into the mold and baked at medium height. Bake for 40-45 minutes without opening the oven during the first 30 minutes.
- Check cooking by inserting a stick in the center; If it goes clean, you are ready. Remove from the oven, let cool completely and unmold.
