Beau Rive Banana Cake

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 16
Indulge in a slice of flavorful Beau Rive Banana Cake
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 cup golden raisin
1/3 cup rum
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 very ripe bananas , mashed
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter , melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 glace cherries or 8 maraschino cherries

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
410
Sugar
31g
Fat
18g
Beau Rive Banana Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by generations. The recipe is simple and requires only a few ingredients, most of which are probably already in your pantry. Ripe bananas make this cake naturally sweet and moist, while golden raisins soaked in rum add a unique flavor. The cake can be served as a dessert after dinner or as an afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee. It is also a great way to use up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9 inch cake tin and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2.In a small bowl, mix the raisins and rum together. Set the bowl aside and let the raisins soak.
3.In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
4.In another large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
5.Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine.
6.Stir in the raisin-rum mixture.
7.Pour the batter into the greased cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.
8.Place the cherries on top of the batter in a circular pattern.
9.Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10.Let the cake cool in the tin on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

PROS

This cake is moist, flavorful, and easy to make.
The golden raisins soaked in rum add a delicious twist to the classic banana cake recipe.
It can be served on its own or with whipped cream for added indulgence.

CONS

This cake is high in calories, due to the sugar, butter, and all-purpose flour.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
The rum in this recipe makes it unsuitable for children or for those who do not consume alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite being high in calories, bananas are a good source of fiber, vitamins B6 and C, and potassium. They are known to support heart health and digestion. Golden raisins are a good source of iron and fiber and have antioxidant properties. However, consuming them in alcohol may negate some of these health benefits.

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