Bolo De Banana - Banana Cake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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An unbelievely delicious cake made by Lucia Ceresini, a friend from Brazil. I cannot begin to describe it other than WOW! Since the recipe was in Lucia's head ... the recipe below is a combination of Lucia's handwritten recipe and my asking questions for clarification. Believe me, it was worth the effort! Ingredients:
3 cups sugar |
3 cups water (please read note in directions) |
6 bananas |
cinnamon, to taste |
3 eggs, divided |
4 tablespoons butter |
2 1/2 cups sugar |
1 cup milk |
3 cups unbleached flour |
1 tablespoon baking powder |
Directions:
1. Brown sugar in large pot until sugar melts.
2. NOTE: Add just enough water to make a heavy syrup (I had to give an amt!).
3. Pour syrup into Bundt pan and turn to spread over bottom and sides.
4. Slice bananas length-wise into four thin slices; sprinkle with cinnamon; lay banana slices up the sides of the bundt pan (outside and center).
5. NOTE: According to Lucia, don't sprinkle cinnamon on the outside of the bananas as it turns it dark.
6. CAKE: Mix together 3 egg yolks, butter, and sugar; beat til light.
7. Stir in milk, flour, & baking powder.
8. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into cake batter.
9. Bake at 375 until cake is done (toothpick comes out clean).
10. NOTE: Lucia said to bake for 20 minutes but it may take longer.
11. Let cool in pan; carefully invert onto cake plate/serving platter.
12. Slice the cake and delight in it's taste - Lucia Ceresini 10-28-98.
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