Banana tray bake

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:31:46 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas 4. Butter and line a 30 x 20cm baking tin with baking paper.

Step 2

To make the topping, mix the 100g of butter, the 50g of sugar and 50ml of maple syrup together with a generous pinch of sea salt and the lime zest. When thoroughly combined, spread this mixture over the base of the baking tin in an even layer. Brush the banana slices with the lime juice (it is easier to brush rather than toss, as the slices will be fragile). Arrange them over the butter and sugar mixture in the tin.

Step 3

To make the sponge, mix the flour with the baking powder and a pinch of salt. Beat the butter, sugar and syrup together until increased in volume and very soft. Add the eggs, one at a time, with a couple of tablespoons of the flour each time, mixing well in between. Add the remaining flour, the vanilla extract and mashed bananas and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Scrape the mixture into the baking tin and spread evenly. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until well risen and springy to touch. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn it out on to a plate or board and carefully remove the baking paper.

Step 5

Serve warm with pouring cream or ice cream or leave to cool completely and cut into squares. Store in an airtight tin.

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