Banana traybake with cream cheese frosting recipe BBC Good Food from www.bbcgoodfood.com
Introduction
If you love bananas, then this banana traybake recipe is perfect for you! This delicious dessert is easy to make and is perfect for a family gathering or a party. It is a simple recipe that uses easy-to-find ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: - 200g unsalted butter - 200g caster sugar - 4 ripe bananas - 4 eggs - 200g self-raising flour - 1 tsp baking powder - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1 tsp cinnamon powder - A pinch of salt
Instructions
Now that you have all of your ingredients, let's get started on making your banana traybake. 1. Preheat your oven to 180°C. 2. Grease a baking tray with butter and set aside. 3. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. 4. Peel the bananas, mash them with a fork, and add them to the butter and sugar mixture. 5. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until fully incorporated. 6. Sift in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt into the mixture. 7. Add the vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined. 8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tray and smooth it out with a spatula. 9. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. 10. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the tray for 10 minutes. 11. Transfer the cake onto a wire rack and let it cool completely. 12. Slice the cake into squares and serve.
- If you don't have self-raising flour, you can make your own by mixing 200g of plain flour with 2 tsp of baking powder. - If you want to make this recipe healthier, you can substitute the caster sugar with coconut sugar or honey. - You can also add some chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the mixture to add some texture and flavor. - To check if the cake is cooked, insert a skewer into the middle, and if it comes out clean, it is ready. - You can serve this banana traybake warm or cold. It's delicious either way!
