How To: Make a Banana Loaf // Recipe

This is a recipe that I have been using for many years. When I have left-over bananas that need to be used, or I fancy making a quick and easy cake for friends or family, this is the recipe that I reach for! You can make a plain banana loaf, or you can easily jazz up this recipe by adding nuts, raisins, chocolate or even nutella! This recipe is incredibly versatile, so why not experiment and try adding your own extra ingredients? 

To make this yummy banana loaf...

Equipment:

• A mixing bowl
• A fork
• A spoon
• An Oven
• A loaf tin
• Loaf tin liner (optional)
• Scales

Ingredients: 

• Bananas (ripe) - 2 
• Self-raising flour - 8oz (227g)
• Margarine - 2oz (57g)
• Caster Sugar - 5oz (142g)
• Eggs - 2
• Nuts/Raisins/Chocolate/Nutella - optional

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until soft with a fork.

Step 2. Measure out the sugar, margarine and add to the mixing bowl. Cream together with the eggs.

Step 3. Measure out and add the self-raising flour. Stir until the mixture has combined.

Step 4. Add any additional ingredients such as nuts, raisins, chocolate pieces or nutella. I chose to add a handful of chopped walnuts.

Step 5. Add the mixture to a greased or lined loaf tin. Bake at gas mark 5 (375°F/190°C) for 40 - 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 6. Check that the loaf is baked by inserting a skewer and checking that it comes out clean. If it is, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool on a cooling rack.

Step 7. Eat and enjoy your banana loaf! It makes the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea.

This recipe is so quick and easy to recreate and makes a very tasty loaf. Let me know if you try this recipe! I would love to hear your thoughts.