Banana cake with orange juice

Name: Banana cake with orange juice - Marcheta L.
Ingredients: 100 g butter; 150 g powdered sugar; 150 g flour; juice from one orange + grated peel (+ lemon peel); 6 egg whites; baking powder; vanilla essence or vanilla sugar; 2 or 3 bananas.

Desert - Banana cake with orange juice by Marcheta L. - Recipia

Banana and Orange Juice Cake Recipe Preparation time: 15 minutes Baking time: 50-60 minutes Total time: 1 hour and 10-15 minutes Number of servings: 8-10 I propose a delicious and easy-to-make recipe: Banana and Orange Juice Cake. This quick dessert is perfect for breakfast or a snack, with a wonderful aroma and moist taste, thanks to the ripe bananas. Additionally, the orange juice adds a touch of freshness that makes it truly special. Ingredients: - 100 g butter (at room temperature) - 150 g sugar - 2 ripe bananas (preferably a bit softer) - 120 ml freshly squeezed orange juice - Zest of 1 orange - 200 g flour - 1 packet of baking powder (about 10 g) - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 large eggs - A pinch of salt Step by step: 1. Prepare the ingredients: Make sure you have all the ingredients at room temperature. The butter will incorporate better into the mixture. Start by preheating the oven to 180°C (160°C with ventilation) and grease a loaf pan (about 22 cm) with butter or line it with parchment paper. 2. Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar using a mixer on medium speed until you achieve a fluffy cream. This step is essential to incorporate air into the mixture, which will make your cake fluffy and delicious. 3. Add the wet ingredients: Add the orange juice and the grated orange zest, mixing gently. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Make sure the eggs are well incorporated before adding the next one. 4. Incorporate the dry ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Sift these ingredients to avoid lumps. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing gently with a spatula. It is important not to overmix; just enough to combine the ingredients. 5. Add the bananas: Mash the two bananas in a separate bowl until you obtain a puree. Add it to the cake mixture and mix gently until evenly incorporated. This step will add moisture and a rich flavor to your dessert. 6. Baking: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and level the surface. Bake the cake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. In the last 10 minutes, you can lower the temperature to 160°C to avoid excessive browning. 7. Cooling and serving: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then turn it onto a rack to cool completely. It is wonderful served plain, but you can add a glaze of powdered sugar mixed with orange juice for an extra touch of flavor. Personalized suggestion: You can vary the recipe by adding chopped nuts or dark chocolate to the mixture for a more decadent cake. Also, for an even more intense flavor, you can replace part of the orange juice with a splash of rum or orange liqueur. This Banana and Orange Juice Cake is a simple and quick dessert, perfect for delighting your family or friends. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee and savor every bite!

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