Debby's Steamed Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Debby's Steamed Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups); 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1
Generously grease a 10-inch tube pan with the softened butter, making certain that it is thoroughly coated.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3
Break the eggs into a large bowl.
4
Beat vigorously with an electric mixer at high speed until the eggs are light and lemon-colored and have tripled in volume, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the sugar and beat for 3 minutes.
6
Add the mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
7
Slowly, fold in the dry ingredients.
8
Pour the batter into the greased pan.
9
Fill a wok or a large pot with water for steaming and heat until boiling.
10
Place the cake pan in a steamer tray over the boiling water or balance it on a trivet or an empty tuna can in the center of the pan.
11
Cover and steam over high heat for 50 minutes, or until the cake is springy to the touch; check the water level after 30 minutes and add more boiling water if necessary.
12
Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly.
13
Unmold the cake onto a platter, cut into slices, and serve warm with tea.
14
To reheat, steam for 10 minutes.

748

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Debby's Steamed Banana Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Debby's Steamed Banana Cake

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