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

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.

Questions

Can I make Plantain Cake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Plantain Cake keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Plantain Cake?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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