Brazilian Banana Bread
Brazilian Banana Bread bakes up like a tender cake with a generous layer of sliced bananas on top, finished with a cinnamon-sugar crust. It’s sweeter than classic loaf versions, with airy crumb from folded egg whites and a fragrant, caramelized banana aroma. Perfect for brunch, coffee breaks, or a cozy dessert.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream the margarine and sugar until smooth. Mix in the yolks. Stir in the flour and baking powder, alternating with the milk.
- 3
In another bowl, beat the egg whites until they double in volume. Fold the beaten whites into the dough. Spread the dough into a greased 9 x 12 inch pan. Slice bananas over the top of the dough. In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon; sprinkle over the bananas.
- 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- Calories 373.56 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.51 g Moderate
- Carbs 74.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.94 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.74 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 66.95 mg High
- Sodium 53.93 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.45 g Moderate
- Sugar 45.21 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 41.01 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate
- Potassium 283.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 27.62 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.68 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Brazilian Banana Bread is a Brazilian breakfast recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Banana, and Butter. Each serving provides about 373.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brazilian Banana Bread?
- It is a Brazilian bread recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Brazilian Banana Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Banana, Butter, Eggs. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Brazilian Banana Bread?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Brazilian Banana Bread?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 373.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brazilian Banana Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
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