Are you a fan of cakes? Do you like to make desserts at home? Well, look no further as we bring you an easy yet scrumptious recipe for banana and pear cake.
Perfect for tea time, breakfast or whenever you crave a slice of heaven, this cake is bound to delight your taste buds. Let’s get started.
: Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 pears
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
: Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- Peel the bananas and mash them in a bowl. Set aside.
- Peel the pears and cut them into small cubes. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and mix well.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Begin to add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, a little bit at a time, alternating with the milk until everything is mixed well. Make sure not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas and pear cubes into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake turns golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center of the cake.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool down before slicing and serving.
: Serving Suggestions
You can serve this cake as it is with a cup of tea or coffee, or top it with some whipped cream or ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.