Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour the round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract and lemon zest, combining thoroughly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the mashed bananas and lemon juice, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- In the meantime, prepare the yogurt cream by whisking the Greek yogurt and icing sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Once the torte has cooled, spread the yogurt cream evenly over the top.
- Serve in neat pieces and garnish with fresh fruit or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
If you need a dairy-free option, substitute the butter with coconut oil or a dairy-free margarine, and use coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt for the cream.
For a delightful twist, you can add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
The torte can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply bring it to room temperature before serving, or gently warm it in the microwave for a few seconds if preferred. Enjoy being creative with your ingredients and garnishes!
For a delightful twist, you can add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
The torte can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply bring it to room temperature before serving, or gently warm it in the microwave for a few seconds if preferred. Enjoy being creative with your ingredients and garnishes!