Week 40: Bánh Chuối Nướng (Vietnamese Banana Cake)

Bánh Chuối Nướng is a Vietnamese banana cake or banana pudding, and it is probably the most unique cake I have ever made during this challenge.

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I was scrolling through social media when I saw this interesting-looking cake. I immediately knew I had to bake it for the blog!

This cake is made out of pieces of brioche mashed together with coconut milk to form a thick paste.

It tastes like bread pudding mixed with caramelized bananas. When served warm, this cake is what dreams are made of.

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RECIPE:

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 bananas, peeled

• 300 grams of brioche bread, cut into small pieces

• 1 can of coconut milk

• 1/2 cup condensed milk

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

STEPS:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F, and line the base of an 8-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides with butter.

2. Fill a wide bowl with water and salt. Add the bananas and let them soak for 30-45 minutes.

3. Once soaked, cut each banana into 2 cm slices.

4. In a large bowl, allow the coconut milk to soak into the brioche pieces for a few minutes. Then, with a spoon, mix the bread and coconut together until they form a paste. Add the condensed milk, flour, and banana slices. Stir gently to avoid mashing the bananas.

5. Pour the batter into your prepared pan and bake for 1 hour.

Enjoy!

The Bored Baker 👩🏽‍🍳