Plantain Cake

Name: Plantain Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 large ripe plantains, mashed; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt

A moist cake spiked with ginger and nutmeg, highlighting the deep sweetness of ripe plantains.

65 minEasyServes 8280 cal/serving

West AfricanDessertOvenVegetarianDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 large ripe plantains, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
2 eggs, beaten
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease an eight inch square baking pan.
2

Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl.
3

In a separate large bowl, combine 4 large mashed ripe plantains, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup melted coconut oil, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger.
4

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5

Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until set.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Plantain Cake at?

For Plantain Cake, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 45 minutes, in step 5.

Why does Plantain Cake say not to overmix?

Step 4 reads: "Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined." Stirring develops gluten, and gluten makes quick batters tough and tunneled. Stop at step 4 while a few streaks of flour remain; they hydrate on their own.

Is there a substitute for baking powder in Plantain Cake?

The entry for Plantain Cake calls for 2 tsp baking powder. In its place: For each teaspoon, use a quarter teaspoon of baking soda plus half a teaspoon of cream of tartar.

Does Plantain Cake contain eggs?

Yes: 2 eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Plantain Cake?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 210 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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