Bajan Banana Cake

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 31

Tasty Bajan Banana Cake recipe perfect for dessert or snack time!

by The Chefin Cake

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

465

Sugar

25g

Fat

30g

Bajan Banana Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that originates from Barbados. Made with ripe bananas, oats, raisins, mixed nuts, and fine cornmeal, this cake is packed with flavor and texture while providing essential nutrients to the body. Bajan Banana Cake can be served as a dessert or snack option and is sure to please the palate of both young and old alike. It is a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee and is best enjoyed in the company of family and friends.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
2.	In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, oats, and chopped nuts, mixing well.
3.	Add the cornmeal, cooking oil, almond essence, raisins, and salt to the mixture, stirring until well blended.
4.	Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch (23cm) baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
5.	Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6.	Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing and serving.

PROS

This cake is moist and flavorful, filled with the goodness of ripe bananas, raisins and mixed nuts.

It is easy and quick to make, using minimal ingredients.

It can be served as a dessert or snack option and is a great way to use up ripened bananas!

CONS

This cake is high in calories and fat due to the use of cooking oil and nuts in the recipe.

It contains a moderate amount of sugar from the raisins and bananas.

People with nut allergies need to omit the nuts from the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas are a good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin C, and potassium, all of which are important for heart health and digestion.
Oats contain soluble fiber which helps to lower cholesterol levels in the body and provides sustained energy.
Mixed nuts provide healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential micronutrients like Vitamin E and selenium.

	1 lb ripe banana , mashed
	3 ounces rolled oats
	2 ounces mixed nuts , chopped
	5 ounces very fine cornmeal
	4 ounces cooking oil
	1/2 teaspoon almond essence
	4 ounces raisins
	1/4 teaspoon salt