We are starting yet another new Blogging Marathon Edition, BM#54. for week 1 I will be continuing my Fruits all form for Kids.
I know I have repeated myself quite, yet I need to say that cooking with fruits is a challenge for me. I could hardly come up with ideas. I was, again and again, coming back to the same old Banana cakes. I know I have a few versions already on the blogs. And coming up with another version seems too boring. Yet I have a valid reason.
Since I am thinking on the lines to have good snacks that can be packed and still stay good over 8 hours for Konda, I wanted to select healthy options and especially tea cakes. I love the concept of Teacakes and would prefer it to be mildly sweet and crumbly. I have always loved the Britannia Tea Cake slices but have never tasted it as it doesn't come eggless. However, I have touched the texture and wanted to replicate the same.
In the cake today, or as I prefer to say loaf, I have used wheat flour, honey, and brown sugar. The cake turns out superb with mild sweetness, the banana flavour is more prominent, yet not too much. When it comes to selecting flours or selecting sugars, I do not actually preach anything. How you eat your cake or what healthy options you want, is your personal choice.
However, I use All purpose flour very regularly along with refined sugar as well. So as another alternate, I look out for bakes that turn out good with wheat flour/atta and other sweetness. In those terms, this loaf is awesome. I adapted this recipe from Usha, who was inspired by Pavani, who was inspired by KAF cookbook. So you know this has come a long way.
The best part of this cake was that everybody at home was so much taken in by the taste, texture, and everything about it. Trust me, since then, if an overripe banana is seen on the table, all of them have started suggesting that I bake this cake for them!
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Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
You have got a lovely texture with wheat Valli! Love Banana breads and making it with wheat is even more healthier. I kind of refer the nuttiness of whole wheat when compared to APF these days 🙂
vaishali sabnani says
Whole wheat is definitely better than APF but tricky to work with . You have mastered the art and got a super texture. The loaf looks nice and spongy .
Sandhiya says
I too love banana bread,but never tried it with wheat flour, it looks awesome and i like the crack in the baked bread.
Suma Gandlur says
We love all varieties of banana bakes at home and I am sure this one was delicious too.
Rajani S says
WHole wheat flour works really well with bananas. You dont feel that its too dense in this cake..
Chef Mireille says
cake did come out with the perfect texture
Pavani N says
This whole wheat banana muffins are our family favorite. Your post reminds that it's been a while I made these 🙂 Tea loaf came out just perfect.
praba bubesh says
lovely banana cake..love the use of brown sugar in it..
Priya Suresh says
Love this heealthy banana cake, a prefect pair to enjoy with a cup of tea..
Nivedhanams Sowmya says
brown sugar would have made it super soft and moist!! love this cake...
Ruchi Indu says
Lovely tea cake. Perfect for evening time snack
Harini-Jaya R says
I baked a different variation of this bread at my cousin's place and their kids loved it. I shall bookmark this version as well.