Plantain Bread/Cake

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/325°F.

Step 2

Grease a loaf pan generously with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 3

Peel plantains, slice and puree in a food processor, or blender until puree. Set aside.

Step 4

Combine flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 5

Cream together the butter and sugar at high speed in a stand mixture until it’s fluffy and starting to look white, about 3- 4 minutes. Then add yogurt and mix for another minute

Step 6

Stir in the eggs, a little at a time, beating the mixture well between each addition. Then add plantain puree, mix until combine.

Step 7

Sift in the flour mixture into the batter, mixing a little at a time and then add the grated lime zest, and nutmeg, followed by milk

Step 8

Stir well until everything is fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl.

Step 9

Pour batter into a greased cake pan. Tap pan on work surface to eliminate any large air bubbles.

Step 10

Bake at 325 until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45–50minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.