So so dead easy and straightforward. Do try it if you can, you do not necessarily have to use plantain, you can use bananas and they will work perfectly.
Ingredients
- 100g (4oz) butter, softened
- 175g (6oz) caster sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 ripe plantains mashed (you can also use very ripe bananas)
- 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Lightly grease the loaf tin and line it with non-stick baking parchment.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Measure all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for about 2 minutes, until well blended; an electric mixer is best for this but of course you can also beat by hand with a wooden spoon.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface. Bake for about 1 hour, until well risen and golden brown. A fine skewer inserted in the centre of the cake should come out clean.
- Leave the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then loosen with a small palette knife and turn the cake out. Remove the lining paper and leave on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice thickly to serve. So good with a cup of milky tea or coffee.
