Beau Rive Banana Cake Recipe

Indulge in this moist and flavorful banana cake, a treasured recipe from the Beau Rive Hotel in Roseau, Dominica! Featured in the January 28, 2013 edition of Woman's World magazine, this recipe delivers a taste of the Caribbean. We've adapted it for your kitchen, substituting maraschino cherries for glace cherries for an equally delicious result. Prepare to be amazed by this simple yet unforgettable banana loaf – perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful afternoon treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 3896.6 kcal
Protein 68g
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Ingredients for Beau Rive Banana Cake

  • Golden Raisin (not found in recipe)
  • Rum (not found in recipe)
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder (not found in recipe; recipe uses baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup mashed ripe Bananas (about 2-3 medium)
  • 1 cup packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Maraschino Cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped Nuts (walnuts or pecans)

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How to Make Beau Rive Banana Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas. Add the mashed bananas to the wet ingredients and mix well.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chopped nuts and maraschino cherries.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

159 g

Sugar

1404g

Fat

443g

Carbs

202g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Beau Rive Banana Cake?

Beau Rive Banana Cake takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Beau Rive Banana Cake?

Beau Rive Banana Cake has approximately 3896.6 calories per serving, with about 68 g protein, 202 g carbohydrates and 219 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Beau Rive Banana Cake?

The key ingredients for Beau Rive Banana Cake are Golden Raisin, Rum, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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