Discover the magic of combining the best of both worlds with this unique and delicious bread cake recipe. Perfect for surprising your taste buds and impressing your friends and family!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and mashed bananas until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips and Quick Process
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a handful of chocolate chips or dried fruit to the batter.
- Ensure your bananas are ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can substitute buttermilk with a mixture of 1 cup milk and 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Store the bread cake in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Experiment with different nuts or seeds for added texture and variety.
Enjoy this surprising twist on traditional banana bread – a bread cake that’s sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire!
