So I feel like, you cant get more classic or basic than a banana loaf right ? It was my first bake as an "adult" in my first flat and I remember how proud I was of this simple but super delicious bake. Fast Forward too many years I now love that my little ones are enjoying baking this and truly making a beautiful treat that they can feel proud of.
So whats the kick ? We have added our favourite Pumpkin Pie Spice to this simple recipe and we think its delicious !
We love a cosy Sunday tucking into this with a delicious cold cup of milk or a warm cuppa !
So here's the super simple recipe:
Ingredients:
140g Butter (a little to grease your tin)
2 Large Eggs
140g Self Raising Flour
1tsp Baking Powder
1TBS Pumpkin Pie Spice (gp spices)
2 Ripe bananas
1 Extra banana (bottom of tin)
Method:
There really is no need to get messy with this one, you can mostly do it in one bowl.
Pre heat your oven to 180C/ 160C Fan/ gas 4
Butter your 2 pound Loaf Tin and line the base with a grease-proof paper
Mix your butter and sugar until its a bit fluffy (you can definitely hand whisk this) add your eggs and flour a little at a time until all has been added.
Now add your baking powder and pumpkin pie spice and fold in your two mashed bananas
Take your remaining banana and slice it down the middle and place it middle side down on your grease-proof paper add all the batter on top and allow to cook for around 50 minutes, keep your eye on your bake as every oven can vary.
Carefully turn your loaf onto a plate, and slowly peal back the paper, you may need to be extra careful here as the banana at the bottom is a beautifully caramelized and makes for a pretty effect.
Now enjoy !
