I always buy too many bananas with the intention of being healthy and eating them all, the good intention lasts about 36 hours and then I can’t be bothered with them. So what do you do when you have old bananas in your fruit bowl? Bake a Banana Loaf of course!
In times of baking need there is only one person to turn to for a recipe… that’s right Mary Berry and her baking bible, or ‘Mury Bury’ as she sounds in my Northern Irish accent! I have used several different recipes before, but most call for 3 bananas and I only have 2… but no fear – Mary comes up trumps!
Mary Berry’s Banana Loaf (Taken from Mary Berry’s Baking Bible)
Ingredients
100g Softened Butter
175g Caster Sugar
2 Large Eggs
2 Ripe Bananas (mashed)
225g Self Raising Flour
1 tsp. Baking Powder
2 tbsp. Milk
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 180C / Fan 160C / Gas 4.
2. Lightly grease a 2lb loaf tin, then line the base and sides with baking parchment
3. Measure all ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for about 2 minutes, until well blended
4. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level the surface
5. Bake in the pre-heated over for about 1 hour, until well risen and golden brown. A fine skewer inserted in the centre should come out clean if the loaf is ready.
6. Leave to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then turn out, peel of the parchment and finish cooling on a wire rack.
This was so easy to make and delicious, and there wasn’t much left of it by the time it was cooled on the rack!
(Picture credit: Annie Mole / Flickr)
Just started baking at my late years!!!! Middle aged!!! Soooo easy everybody loved this loaf when I took it into work , was scoffed in minutes !!!!
I love cooking for family and friends but after watching Great British Bake Off it gave the courage to bake and I love it and this Banana Loaf was a real treat for my family as soon I bake anything it is gone literally in minutes so thank you
Have tried several banana bread recipes but this one has been the most popular with my family.
A fantastic recipe! Super easy to make and if I do say so myself, my loaf has turned out beautifully!
Thanks for sharing
Banana loaf is just a healthy,low calorie dessert…..
It is true! – its pretty much a health food
Hi
Looks a great recipe… any suggestions for a special topping. Suitable to take to a wedding to add to the cake table .
Thanks
Really good recipe, I add a bit of cinnamon or mixed spice and also drizzle a little honey over the top of it. Is nice and moist too.
I do like a bit of cinnamon or nutmeg at times or even chocolate chips! Never tried it with honey, might give that a try next time – sounds good!
I’ve made this loaf 5 or 6 times now and every time its turned out fantastic!! Great recipe!!
It is good isn’t it and so easy to make!
The easiest recipe ever! Most of the cake was eaten by my two sons before it was cool. Next time I’ll have to make 2!
It is so quick and easy! I can imagine how fast it disappeared with two hungry boys around!