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3 ingredient banana loaf cake

This banana cake only requires three ingredients, however still has the texture of a traditional banana bread.

BY THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING COOKERY TEAM

This 3 ingredient banana cake couldn’t be easier to knock up and is delicious. Try toasting in a frying pan and serving with yoghurt for a tasty dessert. 

YIELDS:10 serving(s) PREP TIME:10 mins COOK TIME:1 hr 5 mins TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 15 mins CAL/SERV:218

INGREDIENTS

  • 250 g ripe bananas, peeled weight, plus an extra banana for decoration
  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 397 g tin condensed milk

OPTIONAL

  • Cinnamon to dust 

DIRECTIONS

Step 1) Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4. Line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment. In a large bowl, mash the 250g bananas thoroughly with a fork. Slice the extra banana in half lengthways and set aside.

Step 2) Add the flour and all but 1tbsp of the condensed milk (reserve this for the glaze) to the mashed bananas. Mix together until fairly smooth with a wooden spoon. Scrape into the tin and place the sliced banana on top lengthways. 

Step 3) Bake for 1hr 5min, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Brush over reserved condensed milk and dust with cinnamon if using. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.  

To store:

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Per serving:

  • Calories: 218
  • Protein: 5g
  • Total fat: 4g
  • Saturates: 2g
  • Carbs: 41g
  • Total sugars: 25g
  • Fibre: 1g

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From: Good Housekeeping UK

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