Mr Breakfast’s Banana Bread

This recipe is one that is close to my heart, simply because it is one of my firsts. If I have not tried out this recipe, I would not have continued baking with the (lazy) zeal that I have. I would have, most probably, given up. You see, this is one of those recipes that works! You do not have to keep making it to get a hang of it, it is foolproof and it will be successful at the very first attempt. I am, seriously, honest! This recipe has since been shared with my mom, mom in law, close friends, whoever who wants it.

As for why it is called bread and not cake, the term have fooled me for a bit, and I am not alone too. A quick Google search will tell you the same. Personally, this is a cake to me, especially since it employs the creaming method to make it. However, I have continued with the term “bread” for the title out of respect of its source. Alright, let’s get on with it. Here is to a very yummy, easy, foolproof, moist banana bread (cake) found from Mr Breakfast

Ingredients

1¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar (I used 3/4 cups only)
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 medium bananas
8 Tablespoons/113g butter or margarine (I always prefer butter, weight in g is for butter)
1/3 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

Cream sugar and butter, mash the bananas and add to the mixture.

Beat and add the eggs. Slowly add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Pour into a loaf pan. (In this attempt, I had made mini cupcakes out of them. You can put them in any form you fancy, really. However, do note cooking time will differ. Th smaller it is, the faster it bakes. The mini cupcakes took around 15 minutes only. To check, poke a toothpick or skewer into centre of cake and pull it out. If the toothpick/skewer coms out clean, the cake is done.)

Bake at 350 degrees F/177 degrees C for 35 to 45 minutes.

I have been baking this for x times now. Not just because it is a good way to use up extra bananas but also due to the fact that I have a banana cake addict for a husband. I hope this works for you and fills your tummy with happiness as it does for my family and everyone else who tasted it.