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Banana Nut Loaf

Use overripe Bananas to make this delightfully moist, easy to make Banana Nut Loaf, with chopped Hazelnuts and the hint of Nutmeg. Topped with the toffee flavours of Demerara sugar and more chopped hazelnuts.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 15 mins
Course: afternoon tea
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Banana Bread, Banana Loaf, Easy Recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 449kcal

Ingredients

  • 150 g butter softened
  • 150 g soft brown sugar
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 125 g White spelt flour
  • 100 g plain flour
  • ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mixed spice
  • 100 g hazelnuts finely chopped
  • 2 large bananas lightly mashed

Topping

  • 1 tablespoon approx. 10g chopped Hazelnuts
  • 1 tablespoon approx. 10g demerara sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment. Mash the bananas and leave to one side until needed. But not too long or they will oxidize.
  • Beat together the butter and sugar until well mixed and lighter in colour with a creamy texture. An electric mixer will make the job a lot easier and quicker.
  • Keep the mixer going and gradually add the eggs a little at a time, adding a little flour to help prevent curdling.
  • Sieve the flours, ground nutmeg and baking powder together before adding to the butter sugar mixture followed by the mashed bananas and chopped hazelnuts. Mix until well combined. Scraping down the sides of the bowl as you go along.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared 900g loaf tin. Scatter the top with the demerara sugar and chopped hazelnuts.
  • Bake in the centre of the oven for approx 60 minutes, or until baked, testing the centre of the cake with a skewer until it comes out clean. It's a good idea to check the cake after its ¾ baked to ensure you are not overbaking and judge how much longer it may need.
  • When baked, take out of the oven and leave in the tin for 10 - 15 minutes to cool a little before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake will keep for several days in an airtight container.
Can you Freeze Banana Loaf?
Banana Bread and Banana Loaves will freeze really well. Wrap well in baking parchment and freezer bag or container. To avoid waste, you could also freeze a Banana Loaf in individual slices bring out a slice each time you need one.
What Spices can you use in Banana Bread?
Spices that pair well with Bananas are Cinnamon, Nutmeg, All Spice, Mixed Spice and Gloves all go well with Banana flavour. A variety of chopped nuts work well too.
How do you Freeze Bananas?
Peel the bananas and cut them into thick slices. Place them into a small labelled freezer bag with the date and how many bananas it contains.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg