Brazilian Banana Bread

Brazilian Banana Bread

In Brazil we call this Banana Cake, but when I baked this for the first time here everyone started calling it Banana Bread. You can add nuts in the dough or on the top if you wish.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
1 – 9×13 inch pan
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons margarine
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 egg whites
  • 6 bananas
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan.

Step 2
In a large bowl, mix together margarine and sugar until smooth. Mix in yolks. Stir in flour and baking powder alternately with the milk.

Step 3
In another bowl, beat egg whites until doubled in volume. Fold beaten whites into the dough. Spread into a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. Slice bananas over the top of the dough. In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over bananas.

Step 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355
Calories
5g
Fat
74g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 6%
Saturated Fat1g 6%
Cholesterol53mg 18%
Sodium140mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate74g 27%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars44g
Protein6g
Vitamin C5mg 26%
Calcium87mg 7%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium296mg 6%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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