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Fiji Banana Cake

July 2, 2015 By Darlene at International Cuisine

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a round banana cake witha hisbiscus flower on top for decoration.

Fiji Banana cake is a much loved treat and served at most gatherings of friends and family.  Bananas are abundant and loved in Fiji.  This is a great recipe for anytime you have a couple very ripe bananas.  Enjoy!

Fiji Banana Cake

If you are looking for more authentic and delicious Fijian recipes be sure to check out “Our Journey to Fiji”.  There you can also learn more about this beautiful country.

Did you know that “bula” means hello is Fiji and you will hear it everywhere you go! There are three official languages there, English, Fijian and Hindustani. 

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Fiji Banana Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine Fiji
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1 cake
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 mashed ripe bananas
  • 1 1/2 cup self-raising or plain flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp baking powder only use if using plain flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Powdered Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Powdered Cinnamon
  • 1 greased round cake tin

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a big bowl add mashed ripe bananas,
  • to this add 3 eggs, sugar and melted butter.
  • Mix all gently until fluffy.
  • Add baking powder (remember only to use with the plain flour), vanilla, powdered nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix everything together.
  • Now gradually add the flour and mix it thoroughly.
  • Make sure that it has been mixed well and there are no hard flour lumps in the mixture. Once the mixture is properly mixed, set it aside and grease your cake tin with some melted butter.
  • Pour the cake mixture into the greased tin.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes. Test your cake to see if it is cooked by inserting a toothpick in the middle, when it comes out clean it is done and the cake will be a golden brown.
  • Let it cool on a cooling rack and serve.

 

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