Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of the Caribbean with this Easy Plantain Cake recipe. Made with ripe plantains and warm spices, this moist and flavorful cake is perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Plantains:
- 3 ripe plantains (black or heavily speckled, peeled)
Sugar Mixture:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Butter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Eggs and Dairy:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
Flavorings and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch or 8-inch round baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe plantains, then mix in sugars and melted butter. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg (if using). Add to wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
- This cake is delicious warm or at room temperature.
- For a Caribbean twist, sprinkle the top with shredded coconut or serve with sweetened condensed milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
