[Le Cordon Bleu] Spiced Banana Cake with Cashew Nuts and Chocolate Drops

Banana and chocolate is a classic combo that never gets old

[Le Cordon Bleu] Spiced Banana Cake with Cashew Nuts and Chocolate Drops

Banana and chocolate is a classic combo that never gets old

Serves 5

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

Vanilla pod	1
Fresh bananas	150g
Brown sugar	110g
Eggs	2
Corn oil	110ml
Milk	60ml
Orange zest	1
Chopped cashew nuts	180g
Salt	Pinch
Bread flour	100g
Baking powder	5g
Cinnamon Powder	Pinch
Milk chocolate drops	100g
Mace	Pinch

Cooking Method

Step 01	Split the vanilla pod in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds and set aside
Step 02	Mash the banana with the brown sugar to form a purée, then add the eggs one by one. Gradually mix in the corn oil until the purée becomes smooth without lumps, then add the milk, orange zest and scraped vanilla seeds.
Step 03	Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl: the cashew nuts, salt, bread flour, baking powder, cinnamon, milk chocolate drops and mace. Add the banana purée and mix until the batter is smooth and has a ribbon-like texture.
Step 04	Pour the batter into a cake tin (20cm x 8cm x 7cm) and bake in an oven preheated to 160°C for 35 minutes, reduce to 155°C and continue cooking for a further 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Remove the mould, cut into slices and serve with ice cream (optional).
Step 05	Dust with icing sugar to serve.

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