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BY VASANTHA

An easy banana bread recipe

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A quick banana loaf that can be frozen is a cross between banana bread and drizzle cake. The recipe is also great for using up overripe bananas.

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DURATION

Prep:15 mins Cook:50 mins

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Nutrition: per slice (10) HighlightNutrientUnit kcal 268 fat 13g saturates 8g carbs 34g sugars 24g fibre 1g protein 3g low in salt 0.5g

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140g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin 140g caster sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 140g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 50g icing sugar handful dried banana chips, for decoration

Ingredients

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STEP 1

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.

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STEP 2

Line the base and sides of a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment and butter it.

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STEP 3

In a mixing bowl, combine 140g softened butter, 140g caster sugar, and a little 140g flour. Beat two large eggs together until light and fluffy.

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STEP 4

Mix in 2 mashed bananas, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and the remaining flour.

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STEP 5

Cook for about 50 minutes in the prepared tin. If your loaf tin is shaped differently, the time may vary, so check it with a skewer at 5-min intervals after 30-40 minutes in the oven.

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STEP 6

Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Make a runny icing by mixing 50g icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water. Decorate the cake with banana chips and icing.

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