This is an extremely easy cake, ideal for picnics as it has a prounced flavour.
Originally posted by picklepoo April 15, 2006
4oz/110g caster sugar
1 large egg, beaten
8oz/225g plain flour
2 level teaspoon baking powder
4 medium banas, peeled
grated rind of 1 orange
grated rind of 1 lemon
2oz/50g walnuts, roughly chopped
Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 4, 350F/180C
A loaf tin, base measuring 3andhalf by 7andhalf inches/ 9 by 19 cm, greased with the base lined with greaseproof paper, also greased.
Start off by placing the margarine, sugar and beaten egg in a large mixing bowl, the sift in the flour and baking powder.
In another bowl, slice the bananas and mash them to a pulp with a fork.
Now, use an electric mixer to whisk the sugar, fat, egg and flour together until they are thoroughly combined - don't worry if the mixture looks rather dry at this stage.
Next add the orange and lemon rinds, followed by the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts, and whisk them again thoroughly.
Then transfer the mixture to the prepared tin and level the top off.
Bake on the centre shelf of the oven for 50-55 minutes, until the loaf is golden, well-risen and springs back when pressed with a finger.
Leave to cool on the tin for 10 minutes, then loosen around the edges and turn out onto a wire cooling tray to finish cooling.
I dont bother with the rind cos i hate the stuff and it still tastes fantastic. I also swap the walnuts for choc chips sometimes as Darren doesnt like walnuts.
