Banana Almond Cake
You know, this banana almond cake is my favorite way to save those over-ripe bananas that usually end up in the bin. By using a small 15cm tin and a few of my engineering tricks, you get this amazing, tall, moist cake that feels like a luxury treat with almost no effort.
- 2 well-ripened bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 150 g raw sugar ground into a fine dust
- 75 g melted unsalted butter
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g almond meal
- 1/4 tsp salt
Mix the Wet Ingredients:
Whisk two large eggs in a bowl until frothy.
Add the finely ground raw sugar and whisk until fully incorporated.
Pour in the melted butter and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
Combine the Dry Ingredients:
Assemble the Batter:
Add the mashed bananas to the wet egg and sugar mixture, whisking well.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the batter, folding it in gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.
Use a skewer to swirl through the batter to release any large air bubbles, and tap the tin gently on the counter.
Bake at 150°C for approximately 45 minutes. You can check if it's done by inserting a skewer into the center—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
Cooling and Serving:
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
For the best texture and flavor, it's recommended to let the cake rest in a cool, dry place for one day before serving.