PLANTAIN CAKE/PLANTAIN BREAD

If you've never had plantain bread before, your first bite will be a pleasant surprise. This Plantain cake is really tasty, inexpensive, and so easy to make.

PLANTAIN CAKE

Say hello to plantain cake! Imagine banana bread but with an exotic twist. It's moist, flavorful, and irresistibly comforting.

Made with overripe plantains, this delightful cake transforms simple ingredients into a tropical indulgence. Perfect with coffee or tea, it’s a little slice of sunshine anytime.

Plantain bread is an easy recipe that uses normal ingredients, is quick to prepare, and turns out great every time.

I just love this wonderful recipe! I always make this bread for breakfast, especially when I have some overripe plantains at home. It is easy to bake.

Baking Plantain Cake

When I first tried making plantain cake, I wasn't sure what to expect. Plantains were common in my kitchen, but baking with them was new territory. My first batch was tasty but slightly dense, which encouraged me to experiment further. After a few tweaks, adding yogurt for moistness, and adjusting baking times, I found the sweet spot!

Now, this cake turns out soft, fluffy, and moist every time. The lesson learned? Don’t rush the creaming step; that fluffy butter and sugar mixture makes all the difference!

What Makes Plantain Cake Special?

Plantain cake holds a special charm for me. Growing up, plantains were a staple at our family table, usually fried or grilled (boli). Discovering that these humble plantains could create an irresistible cake was a delightful surprise!

I have added my own twist to the classic recipe. I included creamy yogurt and vanilla, which enhance the flavors and textures. For an extra layer of texture and crunchiness, you can add nuts.

Plantain cake is well balanced in flavor and texture with a light and moist consistency, and it's completely different from banana bread. However, care should be taken because this bread, unlike the banana bread, tends to harden up fast, but the Yogurt in this recipe helps to keep it moist for a longer period of time.

This cake is one of my favorite plantain recipes because of how easy it is to put together. It's great as breakfast, snack for kids, or enjoyed with friends over a cup of coffee or juice.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLANTAIN BREAD AND BANANA BREAD

Though plantains and Bananas share some resemblance (you can read here to learn more), plantain bread is quite different from banana bread. Banana bread has a softer texture with more banana integrity. However, the plantain bread is a little denser with a sweet but not so intense plantain flavor.

The best plantains to use for this recipe are the over-ripe plantains. This is when the flavor of your cake will really shine through.

CAN YOU FREEZE PLANTAIN BREAD?

Yes! Allow the bread to cool down to completely room temperature. Once cool, wrap it as explained above and freeze. It should stay fresh for up to 2 months in the freezer.

When you are ready to eat your bread, simply remove it from the freezer and allow it to come to room temperature. 

Watch how to make plantain cake here:

CAN YOU FREEZE PLANTAIN BREAD?

Yes! Allow the bread to cool down to completely room temperature. Once cool, wrap it as explained above and freeze. It should stay fresh for up to 2 months in the freezer.

When you are ready to eat your bread, simply remove it from the freezer and allow it to come to room temperature. 

HOW DO YOU KEEP PLANTAIN CAKE MOIST?

The best way to keep plantain bread moist for days is to wrap it tightly with a plastic wrap! Allow the bread to cool down completely before wrapping it. Then put the wrapped loaf in a large zip lock freezer bag or a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. This will last on the countertop for up to 3 days and in the fridge for up to 6 days.

Only Use The Ripest Plantains

One essential requirement for making plantain bread is to use very ripe /overripe plantains. Once the skin gets darker, and the plantain begins to get too soft for frying or baking, then it's time to make plantain bread.

Letting your plantains ripen even longer until they become so soft and the skins are almost totally black will make your bread even sweeter, more flavored, and richer.

Handy Baking Tip

• Overmixing your batter can lead to a tougher cake. Fold ingredients gently for the best texture.

Delicious Variations

• Add Nuts: Stir in chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for texture.
• Spiced Goodness: Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice to complement the tropical flavors.

Is your Kitchen overstocked with overripe Plantains? Don’t trash them, make this cake, you will be glad you did. Have fun and enjoy!

PLANTAIN CAKE/PLANTAIN BREAD (VIDEO)

This hearty plantain bread is sweet, moist, and delicious. Easy to make with the help of a few basic ingredients.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade, quick

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 1 loaf

Calories: 246kcal

Author: Lola Osinkolu

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup sugar
• 8 tablespoon butter or 1 stick butter
• 2 plantains overripe
• ¼ cup Yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F, then grease and flour the baking pan and set aside.
• Combine the flour, salt, and baking powder.
• Whisk, mash or blend the plantains till fairly smooth.
• Use a hand whisk to cream the butter and sugar for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time and cream together until just combined. Add the Yogurt and vanilla and whisk together.
• Mix the mashed plantains with the creamed butter and add the mixture to the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking powder). Fold a couple of times until well mixed. (don't over mix).
• Stir in the milk and mix till combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Smooth out the surface of the batter and bake for 50 minutes to 1 hr or till a tester or toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKvLjVrBSvk

Notes

• The riper the plantain, the sweeter it is, so you may need to adjust the quantity of your sugar based on the ripeness of the plantain
• Don’t over mix the batter otherwise, the cake will come out tough.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 624IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

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