Banana cupcake

History of the dish

First, about where the cupcake comes from and who invented it. There is an opinion, which also has documentary evidence, that the first confectionery very similar to modern cakes appeared in Ancient Rome and then it was just a mixture of various ingredients from cinnamon and various spices, to nuts and pomegranate seeds, which was combined on the basis of barley puree . Then it was considered the most exquisite of all known desserts. Later, something similar to the Roman dessert appeared in Europe and began to be called a cupcake from the English word "cakes" pies. In the plural, the name was used because initially cupcakes were prepared in portions, both in Ancient Rome and in England, from where they began their triumphal march through Europe. But in England, this tradition was by no means associated with aesthetics or habit - the thing is that in foggy Albion, due to high humidity, the quality of grain suffers greatly - everything prepared from it quickly becomes stale. The British came up with the idea of ​​keeping the bread cut and heated in a toaster immediately before use, but they immediately made buns and any other confectionery in a small size, as they say for one cup of tea, so that they could be heated and eaten right away.

However, time passed and cupcakes reached France, Germany and Eastern Europe. Naturally, there were no problems with the quality of flour here, and, by analogy with other confectionery products, cupcakes began to be baked large in the form of a brick or round with a hole in the middle, so they were stored longer and remained fresh. As a result, due to the exceptional ease of preparation and excellent taste, the cupcake won its circle of fans, especially since the cupcake could not get bored because it has so many different variations that you can cook a new dessert at least every day. You can cook the classic version with raisins and dried fruits, or you can make a chocolate banana cake, options with fresh berries and ginger are also popular, in short, it's all about imagination and quick wits. The same can be said about cooking methods - there are a great many of them. Even our banana cake can be cooked in a slow cooker, baked in the oven or steamed - the result is desserts of different tastes and textures. Here is such an unexpected and varied cupcake! HozOboz has repeatedly offered you a recipe for this particular dessert, both in whole and in portioned form, but today we have chosen a banana cake and we hope that you will like it.

Ingredients:

• Bananas - 4 pcs.
• Flour - 1 cup
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Margarine for baking or butter - 100 gr
• Chicken eggs - 2 pcs.
• Milk - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - a pinch
• Cinnamon - 1/2 tsp
• Baking powder for dough - 1 tsp with a slide

How to make banana muffins or cupcake - recipe with photo:

1. Peel the bananas, put them in a bowl and mash with a fork to a puree state;
   

   Peel the bananas, put them in a bowl and mash with a fork to a puree state;

2. Sift the flour into another bowl and add cinnamon to it, preferably natural;
   

   Sift the flour into another bowl and add cinnamon to it, preferably natural;

3. Now pour the baking powder and salt there, and then mix all the loose ingredients;
   

   Now pour the baking powder and salt there, and then mix all the loose ingredients;

4. Break 2 eggs into a blender container;
   

   Break 2 eggs into a blender container;

5. Pour sugar into eggs;
   

   Pour sugar into eggs;

6. Put softened margarine or butter there;
   

   Put softened margarine or butter there;

7. Beat everything with a whisk and add milk in the process;
   

   Beat everything with a whisk and add milk in the process;

8. When the liquid ingredients are whipped, add the dry ones: flour with baking powder and cinnamon;
   

   When the liquid ingredients are whipped, add the dry ones: flour with baking powder and cinnamon;

9. Stir everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained and then add the dough to the mashed bananas;
   

   Stir everything thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained and then add the dough to the mashed bananas;

10. Using a spatula, mix everything thoroughly again and get the dough ready for baking;
    

    Using a spatula, mix everything thoroughly again and get the dough ready for baking;

11. Lubricate the mold with butter and lightly sprinkle with flour, and then pour the dough into it;
    

    Lubricate the mold with butter and lightly sprinkle with flour, and then pour the dough into it;

12. We heat the oven to 200 degrees and put the cake mold in it. The cake takes approximately 40 minutes to bake. Check for readiness with a match or wooden stick. There is no dough on the stick - the cupcake is ready!
    

    We heat the oven to 200 degrees and put the cake mold in it. The cake takes approximately 40 minutes to bake. Check for readiness with a match or wooden stick. There is no dough on the stick - the cupcake is ready!

13. When you take the cake out of the oven, before pulling it out of the mold, let it cool for at least 20 minutes, otherwise you risk simply breaking it.
    

    When you take the cake out of the oven, before pulling it out of the mold, let it cool for at least 20 minutes, otherwise you risk simply breaking it.

A few words about the benefits of those products without which banana cake and its recipe would be impossible:

Why are bananas useful?

And even if this ingredient is not the main one, but without it, even the name of the dessert will not be relevant. Banana is one of the most interesting fruits. First of all, because it is both a snack and an excellent complementary food even for the smallest children, and lunch for those who are on a diet. Bananas contain a lot of vitamin C and thus have antioxidant properties and help to preserve the beauty and youth of the body, and also maintain our health and increase the protective functions of the body. In addition to the already mentioned vitamin, bananas boast a high content of vitamin B giving us the most calmness and balance. Vitamin E prolongs the life of our cells, and carotene takes care of blood vessels and the health of our heart. In addition, bananas also contain vitamin PP, choline and a whole range of very important macro and microelements. Among them: potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, iron, fluorine and manganese. Banana is the most powerful natural antidepressant. Scientists claim that those who eat 1-2 bananas a day do not experience causeless anxiety, apathy and never suffer from bouts of depression. With regular use of this product, there will be no weakness and pain in the muscles. You will always be alert and active, so a banana is a kind of product of good mood and energy;

Why is flour useful?

Premium wheat flour is certainly not as useful as, say, spelled (from wild wheat) or durum varieties, but some benefit can still be derived from it. For example, thanks to this product, you can quickly provide the body with the missing energy. True, it will not last long, since flour is still a fast carbohydrate. If it is possible to use durum wheat flour or whole grain flour, it is better to choose it. The thing is that such flour retains much more vitamins, macro- and microelements, which are almost completely absent in premium flour;

Why is butter useful?

This is a product of animal origin, which, despite all the warnings of skeptics, is very useful for the body. First of all, in butter, unlike vegetable oil, there is a lot of vitamin A, which is useful for vision, skin and hair. And it also contains other vitamins: D, B, K and E, which makes the oil, if not universal, then at least an indispensable part of our diet. Of course, a lot of oil and trace elements. All these components make butter useful for the gastrointestinal tract and help reduce the risk of cancer. There is one "but" - oil is useful only within reasonable limits, and this is no more than 15 g per day. Anything above this dose leads to excess weight.

Why are eggs useful?

The answer to this question is well known to everyone. Eggs contain 12 vitamins and almost all macro- and microelements known to mankind. Well, the central characteristic for this product is the high content of choline in the yolks. It is he who makes the eggs indispensable for the cells of our body;
Why is milk useful?

It's also no secret to anyone. Milk is the food with the highest calcium content, and without it, we will not see healthy bones or good teeth. Moreover, it is from milk that calcium is absorbed by at least 97%, which in itself is a very solid indicator. To combat various viruses and infections, milk contains immunoglobulins, and for athletes it contains a lot of easily digestible protein. Milk will also help in the fight against insomnia, because it contains enough useful and important amino acids for the body. So the benefits of this product are huge. As they say: drink milk - you will be healthy!

Now the cupcake is ready, and you can serve it to the table sprinkled with powdered sugar or chocolate and cinnamon dessert mix. This dessert is perfect for tea and coffee, both hot and cold. A distinctive feature of banana cake is its juiciness and amazing aroma. So away from doubts - take on the preparation of a cupcake, perhaps according to our recipe, and perhaps according to your own - branded. We are waiting for letters and reports and your culinary experiences. We wish everyone a great mood and genuine inspiration - in culinary matters it is so necessary! And HozOboz will continue to choose for you only the best recipes from all the cookbooks in the world. We are always happy to witness your success! Your HozOboz.

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