Brazilian Banana Bread

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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.

Submitted by Fernanda Esteves
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.

  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.

  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.

  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.

30 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

355 Calories
5g Fat
74g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 355
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 44g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 296mg 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.