Chefmeow's Banana Coffee Cake I Made It

ChefMeow's Banana Coffee Cake

otterpond 12 years ago
ChefMeow's Banana Coffee Cake
Banana Coffeecake
Two things right off, I may have used a spring form pan that was one size too large and I added walnuts. The flavor is very good but I was expecting more of a cake cake. This has happened to me before when baking with bananas. When it cooks it comes out a bit gummy. I was very faithful to the baking time and do believe it was in as long as it should have been. Toothpick did come out clean.

Mr. SuchAFuss said, "tastes good just put some whipped cream on it and don't think of it as a breakfast cake.". He's so practical. Flavor is good and it will be eaten. Not sure I'll make it again.
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mrpiggy 12 years ago said:

I had bookmarked this to try. I have tried banana breads that have come out gummy as you say and figured I did something wrong. Could it be the nuts? I generally will add 3/4 cup of chopped almonds when making a banana bread. I also wondered if I over mix. I think Ive read that cakes shouldnt be over mixed but figured I wouldnt have that problem since I mix everything by hand and not a mixer.

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otterpond 12 years ago said:

Personally I think it is a banana thing. Maybe too much banana. I used 3 banana's would 2 have been better? Shrug.. Bananas come in many sizes.

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Good4U 12 years ago said:

I did a bit of research on why? Apparently over mixing is a problem with bananas. This is what "Going Bananas Over Baking" stated. Right before using in a recipe, mash them well with a fork so they retain texture and some chunks. Don't blend them smooth in a blender. This can cause your baked goods to become too dense, gummy and rubbery. I will keep this in mind when I make anything baked with mashed bananas. Your pics look good and Bravo to MrSuchAFuss. You can count on him.:-)

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pointsevenout 12 years ago said:

Interesting, on the bananas.

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otterpond 12 years ago said:

I am certain that I blended the living monkey's out of those bananas. Thank you for that tip. I will be monkey sloppy with my banana's in the future :)

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frankieanne 12 years ago said:

That's interesting about the bananas (to echo pso), Good4U. Thanks for posting that tip here!

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mrpiggy 12 years ago said:

Maybe that was the problem. Like Otterpond, I beat then till they're liquidy. Or at least the last few times I have. That, Im sure of. Thanks Good4U

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keni 12 years ago said:

I use my hands to mash up bananas :)

of course, I use my hands any time I possibly can in the kitchen ..... was taught that way and just still do it ... and, Alton Brown has confirmed it's okayness! hehehehe

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mrpiggy 12 years ago said:

I couldnt stand to use my hands to mash them up, Keni I dont even like unpeeling them when they are overly ripe. Too slimy :P Whos Alton Brown?

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keni 12 years ago said:

He's a kitchen nerd on TV...well, he used to be, dunno if he still is.... I don't "watch" him, but I HAVE seen him .... cus I liked the way he used science and good ol' values like "multi tasking" instruments, homemade gadgets or vessels like his smoker, and I just remember he once said that your hands are you best kitchen utensil. :-)

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otterpond 12 years ago said:

I'm with you Keni. I love using my hands. Well next time I try a banana bread something or another I will keep that egg beater far away and be a hands on kind of girl.

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mommyluvs2cook 12 years ago said:

I use my potato masher on my bananas and leave them a little chunky. That's probably why I've never had the gummy problem. Hands is a good option too ;)

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