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Banana Loaf by Mary Berry

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Ingredients

• 100g (4oz) butter, softened
• 175g (6oz) caster sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp milk

Method

1. 1
   Lightly grease a 900g (2lb) loaf tin (17 x 9 x 9cm base measurement) and line it with non-stick baking parchment.
2. 2
   Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.
3. 3
   Measure all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for about two minutes, until well blended. An electric mixer is recommended, but a wooden spoon can also be used.
4. 4
   Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface.
5. 5
   Bake for about one hour, until well risen and golden brown. A fine skewer inserted in the center of the cake should come out clean.
6. 6
   Leave the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes.
7. 7
   Loosen the cake with a small palette knife and turn it out.
8. 8
   Remove the lining paper and leave on a wire rack to cool completely.
9. 9
   Slice thickly to serve.