Cuca de Banana
Cuca cake, also known as "Cuca" or "Cuca de Banana," is a Brazilian dessert that originated in the southern region of the country. It is a delightful coffee cake-like treat that typically features a fluffy cake base with a sweet crumble topping.
Cuca cake can be made with various flavors, but one popular version is Cuca de Banana, where ripe bananas are incorporated into the batter and sometimes sliced bananas are added for extra texture. The crumble topping, made with flour, sugar, butter, and cinnamon, adds a deliciously crunchy texture to the cake.
Cuca cake is typically enjoyed as a snack or dessert, often served with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas (3 mashed, 1 sliced)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
For the crumble topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a round baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash three of the bananas until smooth.
- Add the softened butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the sliced banana, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon to create the crumble topping. Mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the batter in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 938kcal (47%)Carbohydrates: 151g (50%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 33g (51%)Saturated Fat: 20g (125%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 162mg (54%)Sodium: 156mg (7%)Potassium: 596mg (17%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 79g (88%)Vitamin A: 1129IU (23%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 140mg (14%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
