The Perfect Plantain Sponge Cake: Grenadian Style | @SpiceIslandCooking473

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: mashed bananas

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Mashed bananas offer similar sweetness and moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Peel and mash the ripe plantains until smooth.

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the mashed plantains and vanilla extract until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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