Ingredients

Loaf cake

150g butter, softened
75g caster sugar
40g Manuka honey
2 eggs, beaten
150g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 very ripe bananas, mashed

Ganache topping

75ml double cream
150g 65-70% dark chocolate
1 tbsp Manuka honey

Manuka honey banana loaf cake with chocolate ganache

Name: Manuka honey banana loaf cake with chocolate ganache
Cook time: 1 hr 15 mins
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 150g butter, softened; 75g caster sugar; 40g Manuka honey; 2 eggs, beaten; 150g self-raising flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 2 very ripe bananas, mashed; 75ml double cream; 150g 65-70% dark chocolate; 1 tbsp Manuka honey

1 hr 15 mins

Easy

The bananas and Manuka honey offset any guilt you might feel for indulging in this Manuka honey banana loaf cake with chocolate ganache recipe.

Banana bread had its heyday in 2020…and it’s back with a decadent twist.

Earthy manuka honey adds another layer to this sweet loaf cake and provides a natural alternative to table sugar.

Instead you can slather dark chocolate ganache on top. What’s not to love?

Ingredients

Loaf cake

150g butter, softened
75g caster sugar
40g Manuka honey
2 eggs, beaten
150g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 very ripe bananas, mashed

Ganache topping

75ml double cream
150g 65-70% dark chocolate
1 tbsp Manuka honey

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Nutrition

Nutritional information

Per	Serving
Energy (kcal)	302kcal
Fat	18g
of which saturates	11g
Carbohydrates	30g
of which sugars	20g
Fibre	1g
Protein	4g
Salt	1g

Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan/gas mark 4 and grease and line a 2lb loaf tin.

Step 2

Cream together the softened butter, sugar and Manuka honey and beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the eggs and then fold in the flour and baking powder, followed by the mashed bananas, and mix well. Pour into the prepared tin and cook for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Step 3

While the cake cooks, bring a pan of water to a gentle simmer and place a heatproof bowl on top, making sure the water is not touching the bowl. Add in the cream, chocolate and honey and heat gently, stirring occasionally until the chocolate has melted and the mixture comes together. Remove the bowl from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely, transferring to the fridge for 1 hour.