St. Patrick’s Pistachio Banana Cake (Print Version)
Tender banana oat cake with pistachio crunch and a warm golden top, ideal for a comforting treat.
# Ingredients:
Dairy and Eggs
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1 cup cottage cheese
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2 large eggs
Fruits
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
Sweeteners
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1/3 cup honey
Dry Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
Nuts
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1/2 cup chopped pistachios
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, cottage cheese, eggs, and honey until the mixture is smooth.
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Fold in the oats, all-purpose flour, and baking powder gently until fully incorporated.
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Fold in most of the chopped pistachios, reserving some to sprinkle on top.
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Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, top with the remaining pistachios, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled, ideally accompanied by coffee.
# Notes:
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For a tender crumb, avoid overmixing the batter once dry ingredients are added.