Gâteau Mousson Banane
A delightful and moist banana cake, often referred to as 'Gâteau Mousson Banane,' is a popular Mauritian dessert. It's characterized by its tender crumb and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, enhanced with warming spices.
🧂 Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe bananas(mashed)
- 250 g All-purpose flour
- 150 g Granulated sugar
- 125 g Butter(softened)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1.5 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan or a loaf pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- 7
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- ✓Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for optimal creaming.
- ✓Do not overmix the batter once the flour is added to keep the cake tender.
🔄 Variations
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for added texture.
- Drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk before serving.