Description
Indulgent banana tray bake celebrates classic comfort with a delightful twist of sweetness. Moist crumb and rich banana flavor promise a delectable treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 bananas
- 5 eggs
- 350 grams (12.35 ounces) self-raising flour
- 225 grams (7.94 ounces) light brown sugar
- 350 grams (12.35 ounces) unsalted butter
Creamy Components:
- 150 grams (5.29 ounces) soured cream
- 250 grams (8.82 ounces) full-fat cream cheese
- 125 grams (4.41 ounces) icing sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50–100 grams (1.76–3.53 ounces) walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan by lining with parchment paper, ensuring edges are covered for easy removal.
- Thoroughly mash ripe bananas into a smooth, creamy consistency using a fork or potato masher.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure even distribution.
- Fold in mashed bananas, soured cream, and vanilla extract, stirring until ingredients are completely integrated.
- Gently sift flour and baking powder into the wet mixture, folding carefully to maintain air and prevent overmixing.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C (140°C fan) for 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a skewer that comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 1-2 hours.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until light and airy, gradually adding icing sugar and beating until smooth.
- Blend in cream cheese and vanilla, mixing until frosting reaches a creamy, spreadable consistency.
- Once cake is entirely cool, generously spread frosting across the surface and sprinkle with chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Replace walnuts with other nuts like pecans or almonds for variety and different textures.
- Swap soured cream with Greek yogurt to reduce fat content and make the recipe lighter.
- Use gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version of the banana tray bake.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra warmth and depth.
- Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 379 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg