BaNanA lOaF + WaLnUtS

BaNaNa LoAf 

 

InGrEdIeNtS

·     100g softened butter

·     100g caster sugar

·     1 large egg, beaten

·     225 plain flour, sieved

·     2 teaspoons baking powder

·     ¼ – ½ of freshly grated nutmeg seed

·     ½ – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·     4 very ripe bananas, mashed

·     50g walnuts, chopped 

MetHod

1. Heat the oven to Gas mark 4/350°F/180°C.

2. In a large bowl mix together the butter, sugar and egg 

3. Using a spatula gently fold in the flour and baking powder until they are half mixed in, then add the   bananas and walnuts  and carry on gently folding in until all the ingredients are combined – do not overmix or the cake will be tough and heavy.

4.Pour the mixture into a prepared tin and then bang the tin on the counter to get rid of any air    bubbles.

5.Bake for 1 hour or until a skewer comes out clean.

6.Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack before removing from the loaf tin.