Breadfruit is found in abundance in the Pacific. When in season, breadfruits make a lovely switch to bananas in recipes. Ripe breadfruits, in particular, add a unique flavor to cakes. The breadfruit for this recipe should be very ripe and soft.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup of mashed bread
- 1 cup of sugar
- teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- cup of milk
method
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy
- Add the vanilla and beat in the eggs, adding the eggs one at a time.
- Sift the flour and baking powder and reserve.
- Mix baking soda with milk.
- Mix the breadfruit with the butter, sugar, egg and baking soda.
- Stir until well blended and pour mixture into a well-greased pan.
- Bake for about 45 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius (325 F) or until cooked through.
Variation
Pour the prepared mixture into burger molds and cook for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Top with vanilla frosting and serve with ice cream (optional)
This is a nice change from the very common banana cake. Substituting the breadfruit for banana gives the cake a unique flavor. Add to your dessert recipes and try making this cake for your next occasion at home. You can make a lovely desert for your dinner guests. Serve with ice cream and observe the reaction. You can also make delicious cupcakes with the mixture, cover with fresh cream. The kids will love you for it.
