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Guatemalan Pastel de Banano Recipe

This cake is made with local ingredients like cinnamon and vanilla extract and is often enjoyed alongside a cup of coffee, another major Guatemalan export.
It’s also popular as a post-workout treat, given bananas' energy-boosting qualities. Each year, on February 23rd, the cake is celebrated in the United States as Día del Pan de Banano.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Guatemalan
Servings 8 Yield
Calories 391 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In another bowl, mix mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 383mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31g
Keyword Guatemalan Pastel de Banano Recipe
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