Cuca de Banana

Cuca de Banana is a delightful Brazilian dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with a crumbly, buttery topping, creating a comforting treat. This Kosher version ensures that everyone can enjoy its rich flavors and textures without compromising dietary restrictions.

Ingredients

• Ripe bananas - 2 medium
• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Granulated sugar - 60 grams
• Unsalted margarine - 50 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1 large
• Milk - 60 milliliters
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small baking dish.
2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
3. In another bowl, cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg to the margarine mixture and mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the mashed bananas gently to the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
9. For the topping, mix together 30 grams of flour, 30 grams of sugar, and 30 grams of margarine until crumbly, then sprinkle it over the batter.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 330
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of potassium from bananas.
• Contains fiber which aids in digestion.

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