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Banana Loaf

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Banana Loaf

Mary Berry
by Mary Berry from Simple Cakes
This is a warming banana bread recipe, made using the ripest bananas. Best served in thick slices, it is The Happy Foodie's most popular Mary Berry recipe and included in our collection of comforting and simple loaf cake recipes.
Baking Family Friendly
Total 1 hr 15 min
Prep 15 min
Cook 1 hr
Easy
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Introduction from Mary Berry

This is a lovely, moist loaf, which really doesn’t need to be buttered. It freezes extremely well. Any bananas left in the fruit bowl are ideal for this cake – the riper they are, the better.

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

Essential kit

You will need a 900g (2lb) loaf tin, 17 x 9 x 9cm (6½ x 3½ x 3½in) base measurement.

Method

1

Lightly grease the loaf tin and line it with non-stick baking parchment.

2

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4.

3

Measure all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for about two minutes, until well blended; an electric mixer is best for this but of course you can also beat by hand with a wooden spoon.

4

Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level the surface.

5

Bake for about one hour, until well risen and golden brown. A fine skewer inserted in the centre of the cake should come out clean.

6

Leave the cake to cool in the tin for a few minutes, then loosen with a small palette knife and turn the cake out. Remove the lining paper and leave on a wire rack to cool completely. Slice thickly to serve.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars

1326 Ratings

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1,344 Comments

    default user avatar Margaret mccutcheon

    Delicious and very easy recipe

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    default user avatar Joe

    The recipe is easy and I add broken pecans and walnuts to add some crunch.

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    default user avatar carolyn ozelton

    First time making. Was Delicious and so easy thank you

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    default user avatar Hayley

    First time trying recipe. Wow
    Written in my recipe book for next time. Glad I found and tried your version.

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    default user avatar Annie

    My family loved it ..its fast easy and delicious and great way of getting potassium into kids or adults for that matter who don\’t like taste of banana on its own..
    Personal choice but I added some cinnamon and ground almonds also..or you could add choc chips..nuts..ect..whatever it went down a treat.

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    default user avatar Christine

    Great result from an easy recipe! I’ve made it a few times now, everyone loved it, as it’s so moist!

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    default user avatar Elaine

    Nice easy recipe, always delicious.

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    default user avatar Ellie Anderson

    it’s so easy and simple to make even a 13 year old can make this on there own 5out of 5 stars

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    default user avatar Helen Smith

    Delicious. Very quick and simple to make which is of real benefit to me as I have ME/CFS with very limited energy. It rose beautifully and tasted really good. I can recommend.

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    default user avatar Lourdes

    Amazing nice and fluffy on the inside but not too chrunchy on the outside

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    default user avatar GrandmaB

    I have made this recipe many many times and always works well. I added some chopped walnuts today and I often use chocolate chips for a change.

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    default user avatar Mrs HAZEL J Hall-Dixon

    Allways bakes well and delicious.
    Easy recipe to follow everything.

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    default user avatar Helen

    Very easy recipe with good results every time.

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    default user avatar FamGlam

    It worked as usual and we make it and it tastes good as usual!
    5 stars

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    default user avatar Sue Hughes

    Really great cake and the use of over ripe bananas-delicious

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    default user avatar Amanda Keeble

    Make it all the time it’s so good 😊
    I always have left over bananas as I’m so fussy
    But they are best for this as they are sweeter.

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    default user avatar Raj

    I\’ve never baked and followed the recipe.
    I\’m a changed man delicious.

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    default user avatar Graham S

    Great recipe! I add milk chocolate chips. I always make 2 at the same time, one for us and one to offer to neighbours.

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    default user avatar Michele Studley

    I love this recipe, it\’s so easy and delicious and works every time!

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    default user avatar Anna

    Love this recipe. I’ve made it many times and it’s my go to for a simple but delicious cake/loaf! I like to add a few things to the batter: some vanilla extract, cinnamon, and swap out half the caster sugar for light brown sugar (adds a nice caramel flavour and some moistness). One thing I would say could use amending is the baking time. When I tried to bake for an hour it was burnt! 🙁 Instead, I bake for 40-45 mins (at 180C) and find this is perfect. Overall a great, straightforward recipe that’s great for beginners or those looking for a low effort bake 🙂

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    default user avatar Denice

    First time I\’ve made this banana loaf and it\’s absolutely delicious and went down a treat. Soft, fluffy and easy to make. I added some chocolate drops and mixed spice and have added it to my favourites. Thank you Mary, another great recipe

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    default user avatar Nula

    Delicious
    Add walnuts and chocolate chunks

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    default user avatar Lesley

    Perfect for very over ripe bananas, moist and keeps very well.

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    default user avatar beverley gill

    .lovely cake I add choc chips sometimes or walnuts and saltanas

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    default user avatar Linda Francis

    Brilliant easy recipe to use soft bananas

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    default user avatar Zelda

    Always use this recipe but I use alot less sugar and 3 bananas 🙂

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    default user avatar Sarah B

    Best banana cake recipe I’ve tried

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    default user avatar Valerie Saracino

    So simple to make tastes delicious best banana bread ive ever made

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    default user avatar Rachel

    This is my go-to banana bread recipe. However, I use only 75g sugar and up to 3 bananas.

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    default user avatar Marion Devlin

    Love this recipe so quick to make and lovely light and fluffy

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    default user avatar Linda

    Absoulutly love this recipe 😋
    I’ve added choc chips to it, choc orange or coconut and always comes out the oven risen and tastes delish.

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    default user avatar Martin Lambert

    Excellent , never fails if you follow recipe

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    default user avatar Caroline Parrish

    Easy, works every time, very tasty!

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    default user avatar Sheshe

    Easy to make. Moist and moorish

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    default user avatar Molly

    so good 🤤

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    default user avatar Lesley

    This is my go to banana cake recipe. Quick and easy to make and turns out perfect every time

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    default user avatar Hazel Charles

    Very good and easy to make!

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    default user avatar KC

    Lovely moist banana cake, not too sweet. The kids love it.

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    default user avatar Liz Parkinson

    Always make this the family love it ..So simple and easy ..

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    default user avatar Jeanette A.

    Wonderful so easy. Perfect every time.

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    default user avatar Trish L.

    Have used this recipe many times. Never fails ,and always delicious.

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    default user avatar Gaza

    Works every time. A light version. Made it over 20 times. Also excellent toasted and spread with butter

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    default user avatar Chris L

    This is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious! Will be making again very soon!

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    default user avatar Claire

    Really easy recipe, perfect results every time!!

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    default user avatar Tracey..B

    Easiest recipe,works perfect everytime,delicious⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    default user avatar Gary Duffy

    This is a recipe I have used for years. It is easy to do, never fails and is light and delicious.

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    default user avatar Amb

    I love this recipe it\’s so easy and delicious I make it all the time. However, I do make some adjustments. I usually use 3 small-medium very ripe bananas and I sub caster sugar for either all golden caster sugar or half golden caster and half light demerara, then sprinkle demerara on to make a nice crunchy top! Also sometimes mix in dark chocolate drops at the end as my husband loves chocolate. Highly recommend

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    default user avatar Gloria

    Never fails! Easy recipe too!

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    default user avatar Xox

    Absolutely beautiful..my go to recipe Mary berry is just the best 👌

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    default user avatar Nicola J

    Great recipe! Always got over ripe bananas

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    default user avatar Pluto

    This is such a simple recipe which makes a delicious banana loaf every time I have made it YUMMIE

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    default user avatar Sandra

    The perfect banana loaf cake . Make sure the bananas are very ripe . Even better if the skin is virtually black and they have been frozen

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    default user avatar Linda Simpson

    I have made this a few times and its always delicious.
    So easy to make

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    default user avatar Jenny from the Seaside.

    Excellent receipe easy to follow. Thank you Mary Berry!

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    default user avatar Helen Bowtell

    This is a very good recipe and would recommend it. I add nuts and sultanas to the mixture and the loaf is moist and delicious.

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    default user avatar Wendy Turnbull

    I’ve been making this now for about 4 yrs there’s no one that doesn’t love it even a grandson who hates bananas
    Great way to use up ripe bananas. Which I had so made it this morning to take it to a friends
    Pretty sure she’ll like it
    And it’s so easy to make

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    default user avatar Dawn Mcleod

    Just made this and it\’s delicious. So easy to make and my hubbie loved it too.

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    default user avatar YVF100

    Great recipe and so quick and easy to make and extremely tasty!!!

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    default user avatar Miss Daisy

    A regular favourite in our house

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    default user avatar Scott

    Excellent taste and easy to make😀

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    default user avatar Wendy haddock

    Delicious. And so easy to make . My lovely daughter in law is a huge fan xx.

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    default user avatar Catherine Horne

    Such an easy recipe. Everything in a bowl then mix. Moist and very tasty.

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    default user avatar Maureen

    I have baked this very delicious banana loaf many of times and it never disappoints. So easy to make and my whole family love it. 🙂

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    default user avatar cristobel

    Very simple to follow, have used this recipe 3 times to date and have added extra choc chips and strawberries today. Just waiting for it to come out of oven!!!

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    default user avatar Sue Lawrence

    I added some chocolate chops I had in the cupboard. Delicious 😋

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    default user avatar Linda

    Very easy and a lovely moist cake

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    default user avatar Grace

    Great recipe and so easy to bake. Thank you.

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    default user avatar Sue Goodchild

    Fantastic, everyone loved it

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    default user avatar Linda Hill

    Absolutely love it I added sultanas to the 2nd one

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    default user avatar Pamela Gray

    Love this recipe, I make this every week. I also swap out caster sugar for soft dark brown sugar sometimes and it\’s lovely too.

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    default user avatar Jacqueline Forsyth

    This recipe was so easy to follow with ingredients I had in my cupboard. The result was a lovely moist cake. I added some demerara sugar on the top before baking, it gave it a nice crunch. I didn\’t have a loaf tin so had to make a round cake. It still eats the same, just yummy. Will definitely use this Mary Berry recipe again. I look forward to sharing this with my family.

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    default user avatar Rachel Poultney

    Amazing result in banana bread taste

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    default user avatar Lizzie

    Simple to make and fabulous to eat. Comes out perfect every time.

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    default user avatar Margaret Lloyd

    Best and easiest banana bread ever and it\’s absolutely delicious 😋

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    default user avatar Janet Jones

    This is the only recipe I use! banana cake turns out delicious every time.

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    default user avatar Christine Flood

    So easy to make and tastes delicious. Will make it again and add some walnuts next time 😃

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    default user avatar Lorraine Burgess

    Done this recipe a few times also added walnuts crushed in mixture and half on top
    Lovely recipe

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    default user avatar Ann

    Love this recipe, its so easy & quick to make. Never fails & rises beautifully. The grandchildren love it, so what\’s not to like. It\’s now my go to banana cake recipe.

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    default user avatar Caroline Lorimer

    Great simple recipe. I replaced milk wth Greek yogurt, used golden caster sugar and added a teaspoon of vanilla extract.

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    default user avatar Mel

    Delish! I always add chocolate chips in!

    This time mini m&ms – kids love it!

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    default user avatar Louise

    I love this recipe, very easy and never fails. I add blueberries at the end and it is always popular.

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    default user avatar Patricia Awty

    Great basic recipe which i could adapt and make ‘my own versions’. Wonderful to use as guide line for portions size and ratio of ingredients.

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    default user avatar Richard

    Great recipe, I always come to this one fir perfect banana bread 😊

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    default user avatar Mrs Nichols

    I’ve been using this recipe for a couple of years now. I sometimes switch it up by adding a little desiccated coconut, or a little vanilla extract. They never last long so I always make two at a time!

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    default user avatar Donna

    A really light lovely cake and so easy to make !

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    default user avatar Geetanjali Mahapatro

    Very easy to prepare and delicious especially when some one who has never baked before.

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    default user avatar Stewart Cairns

    It\’s so simple and sooo good

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    default user avatar Susan Langford

    My go to banana bread recipe. Never fails and is just glorious

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    default user avatar Ale

    Thanks for this. It is the first time that banana bread comes out so light and fluffy! It was incredibly easy. I used brown sugar and a bit of vanilla essence too. Best recipe yet!

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    default user avatar Raki

    Made it before and always comes out very well.

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    default user avatar Samantha Mills

    Great
    Do you think i can add tropical dried up fruit to it?
    I made this with my daughter
    We make it nearly every week!!

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Samantha,

    Thanks for your comment! Yes absolutely, you should be fine to add in some dried fruit to the batter.

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar Samantha

    Great I love it

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    default user avatar Jane

    Absolutely delicious cake ,was a real hit with my family, I did add an extra banana ,because I only had small bananas ,I also added I teaspoon of vanilla extract ,it turned out to be the most lovely moist loaf 😋

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    default user avatar Justjillwithajay

    Made this with my grandson. Made 12 lovely muffins

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    default user avatar Lizzie Hughes

    Easy, quick to make and delicious. I added half teaspoon of vanilla paste (because I had it in the cupboard).

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    default user avatar gaz

    very tasty indeed and great use of over ripe bananas

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    default user avatar Ian Dick

    Great! Thanks.Easy to follow with no add- ons and nonsense. Thanks 🙏

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    default user avatar Tracey.

    Cant go wrong with this recipe..very easy to make..i add chopped walnuts to it and its delicious.

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    default user avatar JACQUELINE JONES

    Easy recipe use it often – lovely sandwiched with caramel buttercream

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    default user avatar jo pople

    another M B winner 🥇

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    default user avatar Carly

    Would I be able to add Walnuts to this recipe without affecting the cake?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Carly,

    Thanks for your comment! Yes absolutely, you can gently fold in some chopped walnuts into the batter.

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar Adijat Oluwole

    Perfect everytime. Thank you

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    default user avatar Madbake

    Very good recipe and very tasty

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    default user avatar Lisa Holden

    Very quick and easy. The result was a delicious and light cake.

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    default user avatar Jenny McGill

    Great recipe! Cake has a lovely crust on it and so moist too

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    default user avatar Jane

    I don’t know what I am doing wrong. I have tried this recipe before and it always seems to do the same thing.
    It looks good in the oven, but when I take it out it sinks and half looks uncooked

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Jane,

    Thanks for your comment, and we’re sorry to hear you’ve been having issues with this recipe. It is possible the oven was too hot, causing the outside to cook quicker than the inside; you could try lowering the temperature by 10-20C and baking for longer, or loosely cover the top with foil about 20 mins before it’s done to prevent the top from over-baking. Once out of the oven, leave the banana bread to cool and fully set in the tin for 10-15 mins. Hopefully this helps!

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar Jackie Taylor-Johnson

    Love, love it. I\’m not a baker and the whole family (excluding vegan daughter) loved it too. Sio simple…I\’ve even memorised the recipe. Great big thank yous to Mary Berry

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    default user avatar Helen

    Delicious 👍👍👍👍👍

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    default user avatar Claire

    Delicious every time. I firm family favourite

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    default user avatar Susan Slater

    This recipe is really good, simple and easy to make, with great results

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    default user avatar Ruth Neely

    Superb as always with Mary’s recipes !

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    default user avatar Tracy G

    Easiest recipe ever. Great everytime

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    default user avatar WindyWeather

    Could do with an extra banana and sugar

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    default user avatar Lynda Newbert

    Always makes a lovely moist loaf Enjoyed by all

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    default user avatar Sarah M

    This is my go to recipe for each time I bake banana bread. It\’s lovely & is a hit with everyone that tries it.

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    default user avatar Brenda

    Easy to make and was lovely and tasty when baked.

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    default user avatar Patricia

    Very nice banana bread , easy to make, just had it for dessert with custard 😋

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    default user avatar WindyWeather

    Very east to execute

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    default user avatar Janet Pike

    It’s amazing. I usually make two loaves at a time.

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    default user avatar Valerie

    Perfect every time! Used this recipe for a number of years.

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    default user avatar Gail L

    My go to banana loaf recipie …it’s delicious

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    default user avatar Ann

    Nice and simple

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    default user avatar Ashleigh

    My go-to banana bread recipe I make for neighbors, family, and even travel with it as a gift when visiting people it\’s always a hit.

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    default user avatar Christine

    I like it better made with soft light brown sugar

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    default user avatar Dawn

    Everytime I leave a banana too long, I make this recipe. It’s a winner.

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    default user avatar Sue Silverton

    So easy. Threw in a handful of chopped dark chocolate for good measure. Great for using up black skin bananas.
    Buttered a silicone loaf tin well & it popped right out when warm and kept shape. Had some straight from oven. Will have next piece with custard.

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    default user avatar Amateur Cake Cook

    It was simple and effective and everyone loved it. I added vanilla essence and mixed spice to add flavour. Loaf was light and lovely. Thank you.

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    default user avatar Mrs. Miriam. Harris

    Excellent, I cannot make enough!!

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    default user avatar Lindy lou

    Great recipe cake was delicious
    added 2 table spoons of coconut milk which makes it lovely and moist and half teaspoon cinnamon

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    default user avatar Charlotte

    Perfect banana bread! I added chocolate chips and when using this recipe, they don’t sink like they have in other recipes! Will definitely be using this one from now on.

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    default user avatar Jillian

    Absolutely perfect!

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    default user avatar Susie Russell-Smith

    I did, I also added a bit crystallised ginger that I had – should have added more… sublime!

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    default user avatar Jude Howard

    Easy peasy

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    default user avatar Tracey Hughes

    Absolutely love this cake

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    default user avatar martin B

    Easy to make and delicious, so good i\’m making it again

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    default user avatar Elizabeth Davie

    Easy and delicious

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    default user avatar Alison wood

    Fantastic. 1st time I\’ve made it, nice and fluffy.

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    default user avatar Liz

    Perfectly every time. Delicious with a generous sprinkle of walnut pieces on top. 👍

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    default user avatar TERESA

    Excellent recipe. I always use this one and I make it with gluten free flour. Always well risen and really tasty.

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    default user avatar Karen

    Excellent recipe, tastes delicious, I’ve made a few times, have also mixed in some dates as well.

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    default user avatar Nicki

    Turns out lovely every time and eaten in seconds! I sprinkle extra cinammon and use light brown sugar instead of castor sugar with an extra sprinkle of both on the top before baking. Foil for 30mins at 170 in the airfryer then 25mins foil off at 160. Perfect.

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    default user avatar Jacqueline Lee Cannon

    Tbis is my go to recipe for banana bread..never failed me

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    default user avatar Alan Holdsworth

    Lovely cake family love it

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    default user avatar Rosa Gomez

    This recipe has been a great success. I use it every time I make banana cake/ bread.
    Never fails and is so quick and easy.

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    default user avatar Pluto Pete

    Really good. Easy to make. I put a chocolate topping and some mini egg as it was Easter, this little addition went down amazingly e

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    default user avatar Susie R-S

    Easy to follow and spot on.

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    default user avatar Ms Joanne Maddock

    Pure perfection and so quick and easy.

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    default user avatar Diane H

    Excellent I added a tblsp of Chia seeds

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    default user avatar matthew

    ilove it
    it is a mazing
    i think that evry one shod mak the banana bred

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    default user avatar Hannah

    I love this recipe and make it with chocolate chips too. Has anyone used this recipe for muffins? How long would you bake them for?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Hannah,

    Thanks for your comment! You could absolutely make these into muffins, which should take around 20 minutes to bake.

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    default user avatar Casper

    Simple easy and beautiful taste .well done Mary

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    default user avatar Jess Rawal

    I appreciate the simple ingredients for this recipe. They are easy for beginners and kids to follow! My critique is the cooking time depends on appliances and 1 hour baking time can be too long for some ovens so noting this is important. Also, helpful to add alternatives to milk and pan sizes so the recipe is even more attractive. The cooking time for the loaf pan you suggested is 40 minutes not 1 hour!

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    default user avatar Tricky Dickie..

    Very good recipe, spot on every time…
    I tweaked it by using soft light brown sugar and half milk, half spiced rum, sprinkled demarara sugar on the top..

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    default user avatar Tabitha krawczyk

    Lovely taste! I\’ve used this recipe lots of times now…I\’m an idiot but this recipe is simple

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    default user avatar Mrs E.Carlton

    Love this recipe Great taste easy instructions to follow

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    default user avatar Les

    Works every time

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    default user avatar Smv

    Amazing works every time

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    default user avatar Billie Hammond

    Brilliant everytime I do it it comes out great x

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    default user avatar Karen

    What temperature for a fan oven? 180 or lower? Thanks!

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Karen,

    Thanks for your comment! The temperature for fan oven would be 160°C.

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar Dori 😺

    Really easy, very moist cake and delicious.

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    default user avatar Rodger

    Always get great results using this recipe

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    default user avatar Karen Parker

    In the oven now,hope l haven\’t ruined it but l added a few strawberries that needed to be used. I\’ll let you know. Worried about the amount of added moisture so I put in an extra egg yolk. Was that the right thing to do 😔

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Karen,

    Thanks for your comment! Adding some strawberries sounds like a lovely variation to this cake. Let us know how it turned out!

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar Belinda

    Easy recipe to follow nothing buf crumbs were left

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    default user avatar Lyn..

    We love this recipe for banana loaf… I add a large handful of chopped walnuts.. Goes down a treat…😉

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    default user avatar Brenda

    First time making this cake and it was wonderful so easy

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    default user avatar Roz

    Like it! I make it all the time but I put it in a round 8 inch cake tin instead and turn heat down to 150 fan oven – 40/50
    Mins

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    default user avatar Jackie

    Only recipe i use for banana bread

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    default user avatar Nina

    I have used this recipe numerous times, but with soy milk, always comes out perfect. The last time I added 2 tablespoons of lemon and a dash of lemon rind. It went down a treat!! Thank you!

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    default user avatar Amy

    Live this recipe, its always the one I go to. Can you freeze the loaf? Has anyone tried?

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    default user avatar Jessica Lockyer-Palmer

    Hi Amy,

    You should be fine to freeze your baked banana loaf. Simply wrap tightly in cling film.

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    default user avatar Grace

    I use this recipe all the time, I add chocolate chunks in too. Such a lovely, light cake – comes out perfect every time!

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    default user avatar Julie Akers

    This is the first time I’ve used this recipe. I used to use a vegan one but it kept going a bit too gooey. This one is great and we love it. Just right in every way- Moist and fluffy. . I added a glaze on top. Delicious !

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    default user avatar Aimz

    Followed this to the T and it didn\’t rise!!!😭

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    default user avatar Catherine

    Great, Mary👍

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    default user avatar JohnC

    This recipe has never failed me and the result has always been appreciated by others as well. I tend to lightly sprinkle the top with raw brown sugar before putting in the ovenwhich gives a slightly crusty top. Yum!

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    default user avatar Iman

    I\’ve been using this recipe for Banana Loaf for over 10 years. The best recipe by far. I use spelt flour nowadays instead of normal self-raising flour.

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    default user avatar Sandra Moulton

    Best banana cake … perfect time after time . I like to add chocolate chunks

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    default user avatar Liz

    Best recipe for banana loaf I’ve tried Ty x

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    default user avatar Sue

    I have used this recipe many many times, it is quick to make and tastes delicious

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    default user avatar beverley gill

    Always perfect I sometimes adf chopped walnuts

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    default user avatar Angela J

    Delicious and very easy to make

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    default user avatar Ruth

    This is one of my favourite recipes. Everyone loves it, I can\’t make it quick enough. I\’ve never had any left to freeze!! Thank you Mary!

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    default user avatar Teresa

    Fabulous abd very easy

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    default user avatar Hilary Hebblewhite

    So easy to make and delicious every time

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    default user avatar Bella

    Made this so many times as it\’s delicious.
    I always add chopped pecan nuts and or chocolate chunks.
    I\’d give it a 100 stars if I could.

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    default user avatar SMC

    Amazing sk simple and delicious. I did ut with block plant butter. Just as good

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    default user avatar Ian Gunning

    Made this week in week out for the family, the grandkids love it.

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    default user avatar susan Hodge

    Delicious.
    .so easy to make..that\’s what I like 👍

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    default user avatar JANE BUXTON

    Absolutely loved the recipe and so easy. I doubled the ingredients to make 2 but the cake sunk and the lower half of each cake was stodgy. Not sure where I went wrong.

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Jane,

    Thanks for your comment, and we’re sorry to hear the cakes sunk. There are a number of reasons this could have happened. If you used large bananas then there would have been more moisture in the batter, which can make the cake collapse. Another reason could be the cakes were underbaked; you could try lowering the temperature and baking for longer, or if the top is browning too quickly you can cover lightly with foil. Perhaps the oven temperature wasn’t correct, in which case you can use an oven thermometer to check for accuracy and avoid opening the oven door while the cake is baking.
    Hope this advice helps!

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    default user avatar Beam

    Easy and delicious

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    default user avatar Anonymous

    Great recipe. I’ve also tried adding things to it, eg chopped walnuts or sultanas. Works really well.

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    default user avatar Anonymous

    Delicious

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    default user avatar KATE

    Would using wholemeal SR flour requirr recipe alteration?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Kate,

    Thanks for your comment! You can absolutely use wholemeal self-raising flour without having to adjust the recipe. However you may want to add an extra 1-2 tbsp of milk to avoid a dry cake, or you could do a mix of wholemeal and plain self-raising flour to achieve a lighter texture.

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    default user avatar KATE

    Could you pls list the weight of mashed banana? This would be very helpful

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Kate,

    Thanks for your comment! 2 medium bananas, peeled, will weigh around 200-250 grams.

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    default user avatar lesley Brown

    Excellent,moist and delicious!!

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    default user avatar Lily

    I love this recipe it has never failed me i will only use this recipe for banana bread !!!

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    default user avatar Donna

    Simple and lovely

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    default user avatar Jane Ashton

    Recipe easy & quick to put together.
    What did i do? Followed meticulously.
    cake has SUNK!😪

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Jane,

    Thanks for your comment, and we’re sorry to hear your cake has sunk. There are a number of reasons why this may have happened, such as the oven temperature being too hot or cold (you can check this with an oven thermometer), opening the oven too soon (which lets out heat), overmixing the batter, or using old self-raising flour where the leavening agent has lost potency. We would recommend checking these factors, and do let us know if it happens again.
    Hope that helps!

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    default user avatar Annie Jeffers

    great banana loaf everyone loves it, I have added walnuts dates sultanas at different times all work very well and yes it is easy

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    default user avatar Kwrry Watson

    Literally the best banana loaf EVER… I always add in some chopped mixed nuts and a Teeny sprinkle of cinnamon. Just perfect, I check from around 45mins . Its never really got to the hour mark. Makes it super moist. Enjoy x x

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    default user avatar Marie

    I added choc chips & touch of cinnamon & turned it into huge muffins for a change & they were delicious

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    default user avatar Marie

    Best banana loaf ever – friend\’s agree

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    default user avatar Hilary

    I have been making this for a couple of years now and it’s my favourite go to quick cake. Everyone loves it. We have it with butter spread on top.

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    default user avatar Mrs K Tattersall

    It won first prize at our local Bake Off.
    I added butter cream in the. Middle and salted caramel topping with small pieces of caramel fudge ( bought at the supermarket

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    default user avatar Miss Pauline Gilmore

    Very easy recipe to follow and bake, even better is the wonderful taste and flavour

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    default user avatar Geoffrey Sampson

    Excellent.

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    default user avatar Jackie Buckingham

    Easy to follow and the final result is delicious

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    default user avatar Angela

    Best recipe for banana bread, quick, easy and so simple even for me!!

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    default user avatar Chris

    Best recipe for banana bread, quick, simple even for a child to do

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    default user avatar Marie

    I love it,I make it all the time. My husband enjoys it so I must be doing it right.

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    default user avatar John Credland

    Easy to make ( even for a senior male). Lovely cake light and tasty. Spread with a layer of butter and have with a cup of afternoon tea. Heaven.

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    default user avatar Saff

    By far the easiest and tastiest banana bread recipe. So easy. I added dates and walnuts, double up, divided and frozen. Lovely and moist and full of flavour.

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    default user avatar Adrian Marston

    Is the 180 degree for the oven for a fan oven?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Adrian,

    Thanks for your comment! The temperature stated is for a conventional electric oven. If baking in a fan oven you should reduce the temperature to 160°C.

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    default user avatar Chloe

    Super easy to make. I cook it for about 50 minutes but cover it with tinfoil over the top after 40 minutes to stop it browning so much on top.

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    default user avatar Anita Mary Baker

    Quick and easy

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    default user avatar Georgina Shepherd

    First time making it , the best i have ever made ,light fluffy and crunchy around the edges ! Yum

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    default user avatar Your Average Banana Bread Enjoyer

    Help! I\’ve accidentally memorised the recipe!!!!

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    default user avatar Mrs D

    I make this quite often, it’s so easy, uses up the over brown bananas and a success everytime. It tastes beautiful, lovely and moist. I do double the recipe quantity and pop one in the freezer. Win, win!

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    default user avatar Jana

    It is so nice and easy to bake and tastes delicious! Thank you😊

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    default user avatar Frances Shilling

    So simple. I always add some blueberries and cinnamon, top the mixture with crushed walnuts and brown sugar 😋
    It\’s delicious and works great with Odlums gluten free self raising flour. I bake it in a round 10\” skillet when I\’m in a rush. A light icing drizzle keeps it fresh and soft for a whole week – a miracle for gluten free items!!

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    default user avatar Valerie

    Great so easy no longer throw away any bananas

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    default user avatar ANGELA MITCHELL

    Polly m is ur oven fan if so I always bring it down to 150

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    default user avatar Jacqueline Haughton-Davis

    This cake recipe is amazing – started baking almost weekly for my husband & he loves it! Takes slightly longer as l use an extra banana, so a wetter batter! I also add mixed spice, walnuts for a bit of texture & saltanas for extra sweetness. FYI – l have a fan oven, so you need to reduce the temperature by 20° (180C to 160C) newer receipes show this.

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    default user avatar Louisa Jones

    This is my fav go to banana cake receipe. I do exchange a table spoon of milk for a tablespoon of vanilla extract and put it dark chocolate chips and sometimes some toasted hazelnuts too. Yum.

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    default user avatar Yasmin patel

    Very nice and moist

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    default user avatar joanne Skilton

    Nice but too sweet.

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    default user avatar Beth

    My go to recipe for a banana cake. Perfect every time. I usually add a teaspoon of mixed spices or some biscoff. A big hit with everyone whose tried it so far!

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    default user avatar Polly M

    Wrong oven temperature.
    Burnt on the outside.
    Should have read all the reviews as many stating the same

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    default user avatar Julie

    So soft & light friends have said best ever they’ve tasted use this recipe every time. always lovely

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    default user avatar Margaret Highfield

    Always use this one so easy and it comes out brilliant thank you.

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    default user avatar Mikey. B

    Its Mary Berry\’s, need i say more

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    default user avatar Christine Stacey

    Simple, not too many ingredients, baked for 10 minutes less than stated, turned out really nice

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    default user avatar Roisin Brannigan

    So easy and delicious every time!

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    default user avatar Sharon

    Always delicious

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    default user avatar vivian rusbridge

    This is my go to banana bread recipe – I always have lots of black bananas as I buy them and nobody eats them! I usually add an extra banana and a big handful of sultanas. Its always utterly scrumptious.

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    default user avatar Helen Tennant

    This is the best recipe I’ve ever used. I just added a sprinkle of Demerara on top before baking. I baked for 50 mins fan 160. Delicious.

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    default user avatar Carol Hughes

    Could do with another one more banana in mix , lovely and soft but not as flavourful.

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    default user avatar Smith family mum

    Great recipe to use up bananas and get more fruit into the kids. Adjusted the cooking time today as it was a little brown last time, but managed to burn the top this time. I think it’s a temperature issue rather than cooking time, so may reduce heat a little next time.

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    default user avatar Sue T

    Delicious, economical, and a really easy recipe. The children love it served in slices with pistachio spread on top . Yum…

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    default user avatar Seaside girl 50

    This is my \’go to\’ recipe. I add a couple of banana flavouring drops and it comes out perfect every time.

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    default user avatar Dee

    Love making this cake, it’s so easy 🥰

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    default user avatar Rebecca

    This is one of the best recipe that I have found to use up bananas. Very easy to follow and not many ingredients are needed to make the banana loaf. All the family enjoy the banana loaf.

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    default user avatar Annabel Kay

    Delicious and unbelievably easy!

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    default user avatar amelia

    it is an amazing recipe for the perfect amout of banna muffins and i use it all the time

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    default user avatar Beth

    Really easy recipe to follow. It was delicious, very moist and flavourful. I used golden caster sugar and added half a teaspoon of vanilla extract for a more caramel flavour. I also added a sprinkle of Demerara sugar to the top before baking to give it a lovely crunch. My loaf tin was a slightly different size ( 20cmx 9 cm). I baked it for 50 minutes and it was perfect. Would definitely recommend.

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    default user avatar Anne

    So easy to bake and tastes lovely.

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    default user avatar Laura Bayman

    This recipe was perfect and I made a few adjustments to it, using brown sugar instead of caster sugar, doubling the recipe and adding walnuts but it’s great and I’ll definitely be using this recipe again in future.

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    default user avatar Sukhbinder

    Hi I made this Banana cake once before on 180 degrees as stated, but cake was burnt on top and not cooked in the middle. This time I made this Banana loaf on 170 degrees, still burnt on top. Like other reviews say turn the temperature down to 160 degrees. Learnt my lesson for next time.

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    default user avatar Jan

    Easy and excellent!

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    default user avatar Bob Rudge

    Haven\’t actually tried this recipe yet, but will be doing so shortly.
    Just wanted to know if anyone has used an air fryer, and if so what settings ?
    I understand from various sources that the top should be covered with tinfoil at some stage to stop it burning ?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Bob,

    Thanks for your comment! You could make this in the air fryer, baking at 160C for 35-45 minutes until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. You will want to check the loaf at around 20 minutes to make sure the top isn’t browning too quickly; if it is, you can reduce the temperature to 150C or loosely cover with foil.
    Happy cooking!

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    default user avatar Janet wadsworth

    Always use this recipe apart from a few alterations I use stork soft margarine and soft brown sugar and add just a teaspoon full of golden syrup and add chopped walnuts it makes it a bit richer and moist

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    default user avatar Danielle Nicole

    Great recipe! I baked this at 160 degrees for 55 minutes in a ninja foodie and it came out great. 180 degrees was too high and it burned on my first attempt after only 40 minutes. So 160 degrees is better in my opinion.

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    default user avatar Luke

    180C for 1 hour, no loaf is going to last this without being well done/burnt on top.

    Reduce the temp, or shorten the time – trust me. Otherwise the loaf tastes good.

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    default user avatar F

    AMAZING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    default user avatar Daniel monk

    Awesome simple but soft moist n tasty 100%

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    default user avatar Rox

    The best banana bread recipe, make it regularly, a favourite in our house

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    default user avatar Caroline Stanbury

    Wonderful, my Grandson absolutely loved it and finished 4 slices 🤣.

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    default user avatar Sharon

    I add a little cinnamon to make it my own taste is divine

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    default user avatar Rod

    I have used this recipe several times. Easy to follow and my family love eating the cake

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    default user avatar Penni

    Great when I have too many over ripe bananas. Like to add cinnamon and walnuts. Very popular 👌

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    default user avatar Hels

    Fantastic, used golden castor sugar as its all I had, very very light loaf, much nicer than the recipe ive used for years which produces a dense grey soggy cake, will use this from now on

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    default user avatar Emma Ashwood

    We make this all the time. My kids help make it and eat it!
    It’s the best and easiest banana loaf recipe out there.
    We have fun putting icing sugar on the top with sprinkles – yum! 😋

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    default user avatar Taylor

    Very easy to follow and it make a very delicious cake

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    default user avatar Lottie

    Quick and easy for a teenager
    A delicious double batch, even family love it

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    default user avatar Lily Walton

    Doesn’t actually say at what temperature the oven should be. I’m guessing at 180C. I added a handful of blue berries and chopped up some walnuts too.

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    default user avatar Marion Pollard

    Delicious , very easy recipe. Thank you Mary Berry

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    default user avatar Jane

    So easy to make and stays really moist with a flavoursome banana flavour. I doubled up and made one to eat and one to freeze. This is my go-to recipe for over ripe brown bananas.

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    default user avatar Mamma Dawn

    Turned out really well. Got a lot of good feedback.

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    default user avatar Zoya

    I have made this dozens of times over the years and is my go to and never lets me down. It is the family favourite.

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    default user avatar Trish

    Great loaf I ice and put walnuts along the top

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    default user avatar Jacque

    Really nice. I also tried my second bake with golden caster sugar with added cinnimum and nutmeg, didn’t raise as much as the original but was still delicious.

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    default user avatar Peter beales

    Superb, I let my bananas go brown to just make this cake. I add morello glance cherries and a little vanilla essence to the mix too. Tastes amazing.

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    default user avatar Dorothy Lindsay

    Works perfectly every time. I do add a little bit of cinnamon, just because i like it.

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    default user avatar Diane Rennie

    I absolutely love this recipe and make this for my husband as banana bread/loaf is his favourite, so glad I found this recipe as I lost my original one in a house move, it’s full of banana flavour and so soft and moist

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    default user avatar Pugsymum

    Easier and quickest recipe using bananas ever! Everything in one bowl, whisk, put in loaf tin and vwala! A beautiful Banana Loaf. Tastes exquisite! Many thanks for this recipe.

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    default user avatar Christine Porter

    I have made this a couple of times and added chocolate chips. I find the top browns really quickly and has to be covered with tin foil. The loaf is delicious at the end although I always seem to leave it a little too long and it is slightly dry.

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    default user avatar Dolly

    Incredible! I used 3 VERY ripe bananas and left out the milk. Who knew I could bake a cake! So easy. Threw it all in the mixing bowl together. Whizzed for a very short while. Threw it in a loaf tin, in the oven. The most amazing, moist, delicious banana cake EVER. Thank you.

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    default user avatar Christiane Barclay

    The easiest, tastiest, mess free-est recipe ever. If you use the mixer to mash the bananas in the bowl before adding the other ingredients, this is a one-bowl recipe. Really fast. A kindergartner could make it. Highly recommend

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    default user avatar Alexis

    This is a now THE favourite Banana Loaf recipe in our house and now in my Welsh mother-in-law’s house !!
    So easy to follow. I’ve also made the loaf with walnuts added… mmmm -mmmm

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    default user avatar xmaslover/lilly ransley blackford

    I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this banana bread recipe and i always use mary berrys recipes:) I was shocked :0
    when it came out of the oven the 1st time because it looked so good!My sisters gracie and elsie loved it and my mum did (flo)but they don\’t know my little secret! I got a papercut while doing it tho so…

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    default user avatar A man and his boy

    This is THE go to recipe for a couple of sad bananas for me and my son, I love that it doesn’t seem to matter what order you throw everything in the bowl as long as you mash the bananas before you add them to the mix it comes out just as well every time, I’m making it again tonight and adding a little cinnamon and vanilla for a bit of a festive twist!

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    default user avatar Dani

    It is absolutely delicious and a great way to use up forgotten bananas in the fruit bowl, which is always a bonus. My teenage kids make it sometimes too and we all have our favourite additions. I love walnuts & raisins, son adds dark chocolate chips & dried cranberries and my daughter makes one with any chocolate chips I have in the cupboard and extra chocolate powder 20g so uses that much less flour.

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    default user avatar Martin

    I love this recipe, Ive tried a few and found this one to be the best.

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    default user avatar Margaret

    Forgot the chopped grapes cut into 4. Those that are shrivelling in a fruit bowl, I cut and add to mixture.

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    default user avatar Margaret

    It\’s the best but I add one tsp vanilla essence in with butter/sugar mixing and can use margarine instead of butter.
    Whole walnuts pushed on top before baking it\’s a winner.

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    default user avatar Jan from Cheshire

    Absolutely delicious cake! I added few sultanas and coconut to the mix and also coconut on top with flaked almonds. My grandson of 6yrs wants me to make it for him every week! Says it all. So simple but so tasty

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    default user avatar Hannah

    It’s nice,
    It’s delicious,
    It’s tasty
    And I love it

    And I love it

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    default user avatar Nikki

    I get so many compliments when I bake this cake, I add cocoa and choc chips sometimes, that works really well, I just omit 20g of the flour, for the cocoa addition and omit 20g of sugar, for the choc chips addition.

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    default user avatar Jacqueline G

    Lovely moist cake, with it being near Christmas I replaced the milk with brandy but I think I should have added more 😜🥂

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    default user avatar Sarah Gallagher

    Worked a treat and was light and delicious!

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    default user avatar Caroline kean

    Very easy to understand and would make it again

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    default user avatar Despina K

    \” It became a classic in our home\”.
    Thanks

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    default user avatar John Bullock

    Super,use it all the time

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    default user avatar Chrissie S

    I love this recipe. It’s easy, quick and really delicious. Always a favourite in the family and it stays moist and fresh for a good length of time.

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    default user avatar Sean

    Can you freeze this cake once made doesn\’t say anythink on here about if it is suitable to freeze hope it is would be nice so have some for another time

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Sean,

    Thanks for your comment! Yes you can absolutely freeze this cake.

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar John Manderson

    It works, it\’s easy and tastes great.

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    default user avatar Hugo Galdos

    Well done me…..delicious.

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    default user avatar Michael Davies

    My grandchildren love it

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    default user avatar AngieC

    The family loved it, and it was so easy to make.

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    default user avatar Jill

    So easy and a great success

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    default user avatar Lily

    I always use this recipe because it works out really well I defo recommend

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    default user avatar M.G.

    2nd time of making . FABULOUS 👌

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    default user avatar Linda Palmer

    Have made this loads of times sooo easy and delicious

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    default user avatar Deirdre Mackay

    Love this recipe, quick and easy, and very tasty

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    default user avatar Susan

    Easy, easy easy and yummie what more can I say…cut into nice thick slices…lightly buttered maybe?

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    default user avatar Angela Beaumont

    Perfect! Works every time.

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    default user avatar Lilly Ransley-Blackford

    It came out and it was delicious :):):):):):):)(:

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    default user avatar Lilly Ransley-Blackford

    It was really good and it\’s about to go in the oven 🙂 Everybody should try this recipe if you are making banana bread!

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    default user avatar Jan

    I love this recipe- I have made it so many times. With choc chips sometimes.

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    default user avatar Josam

    Very easy to make and delicious.

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    default user avatar Kaz

    First ever attempt at banana bread & it was delicious, husbands made it at work many times & admitted mine was so much better than any recipe he’s followed, I added chopped up flame raisins as we both love them

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    default user avatar Jess

    First class recipe for inexperienced bakers – so simple to do and tastes great

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    default user avatar Elaine

    Nice & easy recipe, loaf turned out perfect. Tasted so good, even the fussy ones love it! 😊

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    default user avatar LAUREN

    Such an easy simple recipe that never fails, it\’s become a favourite in my house.

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    default user avatar Linda W

    I have tried this recipe a few times now and absolutely love it. Members of family all comment on this loaf. So easy to do.

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    default user avatar Annie

    Best Banana loaf recipe i have used , always rises well and is moist . I slightly reduce the amount of sugar but turns out great every time

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    default user avatar Tina Hyslop

    Love this recipe. Really easy and delicious 😋 know it off by heart and make lots of these loaves to give to friends and family. Really nice toasted aswell 😉

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    default user avatar Julie

    This is the easiest recipe to follow and always turns out perfect! Definitely my go to recipe for Banana Loaf 👌

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    default user avatar Philip

    Works a treat. Lovely texture and taste. Well done again Mary !

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    default user avatar Elizabeth

    Lovely cake, simple to make too. It is on the sweet side, so maybe adding a bit of cinnamon might knock that sweetness down a bit? It\’s one I\’ll definitely make again.

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    default user avatar Sharon

    This recipe is a lovely way to use up over ripe bananas i add a little cinnamon for a little twist and make it unique the family love it

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    default user avatar Suzanne

    Very sweet

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    default user avatar Paul Austin

    Made many many times , add choc chips, or sultanas, or cinnamon always comes out great

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    default user avatar Anne Montgomery

    Easy to follow turned out well

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    default user avatar Slmonty

    Success every time and tastes amazing.

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    default user avatar Nigel Austin

    Always find Mary Berry\’s recipe great to make. Me being a novice when it comes to baking

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    default user avatar Jennifer

    I love this cake. I use this recipe all the time and it never fails

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    default user avatar Maggie

    Wonderful & easy added choc chips

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    default user avatar Penandpearbear

    Great recipe. Perfect every time. Quick and easy to make. I often add walnuts and drop of vanilla essence

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    default user avatar Sandra Siswick

    Easy recipe and method to follow. Uses only larder staples. Perfect everytime.

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    default user avatar Colin.

    First time baking,fed up throwing bananas out,so looked this up,oofffttt, came out perfect. Couldn\’t believe it.

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    default user avatar Karl S

    Done this twice and it\’s soggy inside birth times. Skewer was clean. Cake was well risen and brown. I baked it longer too. I think my issue may be the temperature in my fan oven..

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    default user avatar LJA

    I have used this recipe for years. It’s a great base recipe and I have made additions occasionally – mixed in dates/nuts/chocolate chips and it works great with the additional ingredients.
    The only problem is that it’s so yummy that it makes me want to over buy bananas so I have an excuse to make it all the time.

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    default user avatar Eileen Dickinson

    Love this simple recipe ! A firm favourite of all my guests !

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    default user avatar Hazel Short

    Easy to follow and great to mix all ingredients together. Very nice tasting cake. 😄

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    default user avatar Elaine

    Perfect banana loaf every time! I even use loaf mix to make muffins quickly for grandchildren. Sometimes I add grated chocolate for variation. So easy and delicious!

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    default user avatar Louises and Athena and Diana and the amazing layla

    good i love it

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    default user avatar Barbara

    Best banana loaf I’ve ever made, especially with some icing drizzled over the top!

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    default user avatar Kathy

    Amazing recipe with gorgeous banana bread recipe so easy use this recipe all the time

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    default user avatar Veronica manfield

    Fantastic recipe, so easy to follow, end result was superb

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    default user avatar Eleanor.

    Easiest and nicest I’ve tried , love it 🥰

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    default user avatar Kim

    Lovely recipe very easy for someone who isn’t a great cook. A very quick way to use up those bananas.

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    default user avatar Sarah Walton

    Easy to follow !

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    default user avatar Bryan

    Simple and delicious. Try plantain as an alternative to bananas.

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    default user avatar Jxnet

    My absolute favourite- it just works every time sometimes I add chocolate or raisins perfect.

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    default user avatar Byron

    Simple to follow, excellent results

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    default user avatar Fiona Connolly

    Love this recipe, it’s my go to when I have ripe bananas.i add chocolate chips dark and milk. Family love it with butter.

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    default user avatar Seren Doyle

    A beautifully moist cake, we enjoyed eating it and I will make it again.

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    default user avatar William Taylor

    I made this banana loaf as a complete novice, but it came out out fine, quite light and not too sweet.

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    default user avatar Sue

    Easy tasty bake, thank you

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    default user avatar Liz

    Such an easy recipe, I bake this all the time for my family and friends.

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    default user avatar Laura Dowdall

    This the easiest and the nicest banana bread I’ve made.we love it in my house.

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    default user avatar Julie Bywater

    Easy delicious banana bread

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    default user avatar Chris Taft

    Verymoist and easy to make.

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    default user avatar Stella McDevitt

    Great, very simple to follow

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    default user avatar Kyity

    Such an easy recipe – I added a handful of dark chocolate chips!

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    default user avatar Sharon

    Such an easy recipe. I blitzed the bananas in my food processor then added everything else and blitzed again until combined.
    So simple and fabulous taste. We like it for breakfast with butter and jam.

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    default user avatar Dave Evans

    Best Banana bread ever especially with half a cup dark chocolate chips, try it as a tray bake with chocolate ganache and sprinkles

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    default user avatar Jacky Hoy

    The oven temperature should be given for a fan oven as well -, 180c is too hot for a fan oven

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    default user avatar Ann marie Higgins

    Delicious. Great family favourite. Also helps with using up over ripe fruit no one wants to eat. Bounus

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    default user avatar L Fenner

    Brilliant recipe. Cake is so moorish and is a fantastic bake

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    default user avatar Netty

    Perfect every time 😋

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    default user avatar Claire

    I use this recipe a lot, some of the variations I love in it are flaked almonds. Pumpkin spice seasoning, or a chocolate bar bashed up and into it. It never fails and is beautiful ❤️

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    default user avatar Barbara Malone

    Really good. Easy to follow and best of all one mix bowl.now waiting for it to cook and cool.

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    default user avatar Lucy

    Works every time and super easy – I tend to reduce the amount of sugar to 140g and sprinkle a bit of Demerara sugar on top – often mix through chopped dark chocolate and walnut pieces too. Delicious!

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    default user avatar Nazz

    Most definitely doesn’t need 1 hour in the oven! It was black on top in 20 mins! Had to trim all side to salvage the middle… Which tasted delicious by the way

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    default user avatar Liv

    Gorgeous banana loaf and so easy to make! We all love this recipe.

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    default user avatar Pauline

    It’s an easy recipe I use it all the time love it

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    default user avatar Jacqueline Baldock

    Bloody lovely

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    default user avatar Lesley Kelly

    It’s so easy and tasty always turns out well great recipe

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    default user avatar VJ OWEN

    Made this a few times now.
    So easy and tastes delicious 😋

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    default user avatar June Harman

    5 stars!!!super easy

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    default user avatar Ann

    Great recipe, so easy but tastes delicious.

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    default user avatar Ian medlicott

    I have tried this cake but I added sultanas to the mix, cake turned out very nice delicious with or without butter.

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    default user avatar Lorna Clark

    Excellent Recipe. Throw it all in a bowl and mix – tastes delicious!

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    default user avatar Carolyn

    Great receipe – made it 5 or 6 times now. Leave it overnight – slices beautifully next day. I always put in a bit extra banana, it is moist and tasty.

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    default user avatar Kim Mason

    It was delicious and easy and now is my go to recipe for banana bread and is a great snack

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    default user avatar Amanda

    Made this a lot now. It turns out best using a baking margerine e that’s softer and for 50 mins at a temperature of 160 fan

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    default user avatar Rachel

    It turned out perfect 👌

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    default user avatar Mary Cameron

    It was the simplest best recipe ,
    Banana loaf was perfect
    I would give it 5️⃣ stars for being one of the easiest to follow recipes

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    default user avatar Kath

    Brilliant recipe works everytime

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    default user avatar Santo Bruno

    Perfect. There’s no mention of temperature for fan assisted oven, I guessed it would be 160-170c. It turned out well

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    default user avatar Debbie

    I’ve made it over and over, with various tweaks – dates, walnuts, extra bananas – and always works.

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    default user avatar Kathy

    Lovely easy and very tasty

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    default user avatar Nigel Hatchard

    Great cake

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    default user avatar Dee Alcock-Ryan

    I made this Banana Bread for the first time today. What an easy recipe to follow! I’m delighted with the result and I have no doubt it will taste as good as it looks. 👍 ( from Grand Cayman Island).

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    default user avatar Linda

    So quick and easy delicious

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    default user avatar Jane D

    It’s such an easy and failproof cake recipe to make. I double up and pop one in the freezer for later. A lovely flavoursome and sticky cake.

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    default user avatar Sue Gray

    Excellent and so simple.

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    default user avatar Poo

    Best banana bread ever!! I baked the mixture into cupcakes for 20 mins at the same temperature to eat them quicker rather than an hour for the 🍞 loaf!

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    default user avatar Thelma

    Lovely easy recipe. Just cut back to 4oz sugar as really doesn’t need 6oz with 2 bananas. Also added copped walnuts gives some extra texture and flavour.

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    default user avatar Donna- Aberdeen

    Love this banana bread! So easy and quick to prepare. Have been making this for years. Always a winner with the family.

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    default user avatar Norma

    Perfect every time . Can it be made into individual cakes ?

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    default user avatar Graham Hoult

    Easy and simple. Moist and delicious.

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    default user avatar Tracey Hill

    Love this Recipe – I add chunks of walnuts to the mixture then buttercream icing on top when cooled then sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

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    default user avatar Ian from winsford

    Yes I tried it but added a few sultanas to the mix turned out perfectly well. Next time I am going to try adding glazed cherries instead.

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    default user avatar F. Omilaju

    Very effective, easy to follow and handy.

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    default user avatar Shashi

    So easy to make and good taste- not too sweet
    I don’t bake cakes but this was a good practice and it turned out well – enjoyed by the family.

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    default user avatar Karl Simpson

    My first time making this and it’s gone great.

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    default user avatar Sheila

    Brilliant easy recipe and tastes delicious

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    default user avatar Grandma

    Very easy to do eaten rhe same day, family couldn’t get enough of it!!!

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    default user avatar Grace

    Amazing British recipe! Tweak it to my tastes by cutting sugar to 70g (60g white & 10g brown) and instead adding 4 overripe bananas for natural sweetness. Also add cinnamon and vanilla extract as others suggest! Tastes amazing I could eat the whole thing in one day if I don’t stop myself.

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    default user avatar JaRyan rafferty

    Brilliant best i had

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    default user avatar CHARLES REYNOLDS

    This is a brilliant recipe and so easy probably made it at least 2 dozen times I cut the Caster sugar down to 125g add 2 tablespoon Vanilla essence and a tablespoon of maple syrup chopped walnuts and half a dozen for decorating if only it stayed around to freeze but all the family eat it until it’s gone – less than 24 hours in even bring it to friends when visiting.

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    default user avatar Susan Cohen

    Excellent! Best banana cake recipe ever!!

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    default user avatar Lynne

    My go to when there are over ripe bananas in the bowl. You will almost certainly have the other ingredients in your cupboard. I squeeze orange instead of milk and drizzle orange icing when done.

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    default user avatar Throssell

    Amazing results and so simple to make

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    default user avatar john

    the best ever

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    default user avatar Anna Morris

    A very simple recipe but delicious. I add some ground cinnamon.

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    default user avatar Deb

    Made it many times, and it never fails. 💕

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    default user avatar Jony

    lovely and idiot proof!

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    default user avatar Alexis

    Fantastically easy to follow (yes, I’m a first time baker) and I’ve had my first success with a banana loaf through this recipe. Excellent every time, I’ve even mixed it up adding crushed walnuts 🙂 Moist and tasty – what’s not to like!

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    default user avatar Pauline Townsend

    Brilliant, just as described.

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    default user avatar Allan

    Lovely made a few times

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    default user avatar David

    The conversion of ounces to grams seems a bit off.
    4oz 100g
    8oz 225g?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi David,

    Thanks for your comment. 100g is roughly 3.5oz, so this has been rounded up. 225g is 7.9oz, which has also been rounded up slightly. Hope this helps!

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar Beverley

    Gorgeous lovely and moist

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    default user avatar Kathy Hammond

    Quick, Easy & Delicious

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    default user avatar Theresa

    Tried this on numerous occasions, it never lets me down. Looks good tastes better.

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    default user avatar Lorraine

    Absolutely delicious, moist & simple, no funny, unnecessary added extras. Tastes like one my mum used to make. Husband beat mixture by hand, extra calories used! Ha ha! Make it, eat it, enjoy it

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    default user avatar Sam A

    Turns out well every time. Simply and quick to do.

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    default user avatar Chris

    This will be one of my favourite go-to recipes: it’s deliciously sticky and tastes so good, plus ultra easy to make: Mary Berry always turns up trumps! I was a bit concerned that the mix had lumps in it but the banana bits merged in during baking to produce THE most wonderful rich amber cake which won’t last long in this house! I used slightly less sugar, 160 g instead of 175, but next time may reduce to 150, am also fantasising about slicing the next one lengthwise and sandwiching the two halves together with cold custard….

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    default user avatar QTS

    Mary you beauty – tried this recipe, love loved it!!!

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    default user avatar Angie

    Easy to follow

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    default user avatar Julie

    Lovely recipe. Made several times now and perfect every time. Especially good the day of baking as the outside is crispy.

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    default user avatar Georgette Mathews

    We love this bake – such an easy recipe and delicious.
    Sometimes it’s just banana, sometimes we are chocolate chips, sometimes dried fruit.

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    default user avatar Linda Churchill

    Next time I make this recipe I will bake it at 160, the 180 was to high! A little dence, will beat it for a little longer next time! With my Ken wood mixer, instead of my hand mixer! Needs more aerating! My personal taste!.

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    default user avatar Lyds

    I love this recipe. I use it all the time and have raving reviews about it. I also put a little cinnamon in it too absolutely delicious

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    default user avatar Angela

    Excellent, never fails
    Best banana cake recipe ever

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    default user avatar Fiona Van Der Nest

    I’ve used this reliable recipe for sometime- it is delicious. Sometimes I add a few pecan nuts and a tbs or two of maple syrup. This addiotion also is super delicious.

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    default user avatar Karina

    Best, and easiest, Banana Bread recipe loved by all I make it for. It’s particularly delicious when sliced and buttered

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    default user avatar Dee

    So simple to make, so delicious.Perfect every bake.

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    default user avatar Kat

    The best and the easiest banana bread to make

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    default user avatar Mags

    I all ways use the banana Cake I all so use a traybake

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    default user avatar Carol Selwyn

    An excellent recipe. So easy to make and perfect results. The best one I’ve tried.

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    default user avatar M B Corcoran.

    I was very pleased with it and so was everyone I gave some to.It would get top mark from us

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    default user avatar M B Corcoran.

    I was very pleased with it and so was everyone I gave some to.It would get top mark from us

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    default user avatar Róise

    Excellent, my 10 yr old granddaughter did this by herself, so proud, she loves baking

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    default user avatar Linda Cambridgeshire

    Excellent very pleased with this recipe.

    Thank You

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    default user avatar Kitty Kelly 5 stars

    My family love this receipt particularly my grandchildren Thank youMary t

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    default user avatar Lesley higgs

    I tried it the first time last week & everyone that had some said it was nice, second one in oven now

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    default user avatar Lynn

    Very easy even I couldn’t mess this recipe up and cake baking not my best skill

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    default user avatar Finlay

    Very nice all the family loved, nice with some lemon icing on top.

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    default user avatar cathy

    lovely and quick to make , result moist and great flavour banana cake

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    default user avatar Jane

    Lovely moist cake and sooo easy to make.

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    default user avatar David

    Perfect every time. Thank you Mary!

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    default user avatar Leigh-Ann Chennells

    Very nice, light and fluffy, very easy recipe

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    default user avatar Gillian

    Best banana recipe we have used to versatile and stays soft for days.

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    default user avatar Julie Dent

    Loved that is so easy, and I hate wasting over ripe bananas!

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    default user avatar Janice Burn

    My son found this recipe a few years ago, a truly delicious cake. We make it whenever we have over ripe bananas.

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    default user avatar Christine Budgen

    So so simple, easy to do if you haven’t any cake and family,friends calling round for a cuppa.
    So so easy for the grandchildren to make.
    I usually add a little bit of something like sultanas, dates or walnuts.
    Yummy

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    default user avatar Hazera

    Love this tecipe. Used it forvyears from Mary’s own site as well. I aldo add poppy seeds and sometimes have replace about 10% of the flour with almond flour..

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    default user avatar Liz hazell

    Very easy. Cake lovely and moist

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    default user avatar Gravydavey100

    Absolutely gorgeous cake was all gone in a day , try adding some ginger and slightly less sugar you won’t be disappointed 😋

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    default user avatar Jacquie mc

    Love it quick and easy to make although I do find it a bit sweet so add less sugar. It’s a delicious light cake.

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    default user avatar Judy Puddefoot

    I love this recipe. Very simple producing a very moreish cake.

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    default user avatar Anne Halliday

    Lovely moist cake. Very easy to make,ideal to do with children.

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    default user avatar Marie Inglis

    Excellent, really quick and easy to make and uses up the ripe bananas in the fruit bowl!

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    default user avatar Doff Chitty

    Delicious cake but even better to add dark chocolate chips to the mix or diced cherries and marzipan or as today sultanas and mixed spice. Yum!

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    default user avatar Yvonne Pearson

    Perfect every time

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    default user avatar Fiina Williamson

    So quick and simple
    Very little effort and even less dirty bowls to wash. Everything mixed in one bowl.

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    default user avatar Anne

    So easy to make and was absolutely delicious. I’ll definitely be making it again.

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    default user avatar Anne

    So easy to make and was absolutely delicious.

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    default user avatar Lloyd ithell

    Very good and easy to do

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    default user avatar Kim Jomeen

    This was the easiest and the absolute best banana cake ever!!!

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    default user avatar Mary Turton

    My grandson’s favourite cake!!! So quick and easy to make 😀

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    default user avatar Evelyn Farrow

    Great baked in my air fryer.
    Delicious

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    default user avatar Margaret H

    Perfect – also can be sliced toasted and buttered, this is common in Australia. Delicious!

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    default user avatar 'Dreda Gordon

    So easy to follow recipe resulting in a great tasting loaf.

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    default user avatar Lizzle

    Freaking delicious. I make double quantity in the same tin, add vanilla, chocolate, and an extra banana. Yum.

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    default user avatar Dylan

    It was so light and soft and I added vinnila extract

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    default user avatar Dylan

    It was so light and soft

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    default user avatar Ann

    Great recipe, always comes out amazing I often add walnuts.

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    default user avatar Lorraine

    Very good. Cake turned out lovely and so easy to make

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    default user avatar Beverley Gill

    Gorgeous cake i add choc chips and walnuts

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    default user avatar Grandma J

    Love it!
    Made this several times now, quick and easy always turns out perfect

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    default user avatar Katie r

    My go to recipe for banana bread , turns out perfect every time

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    default user avatar Miss Eve

    Beautiful loaf

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    default user avatar Caitriona jones

    Love this cake, so easy to make, I add walnuts

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    default user avatar Dippy

    Very easy, but a tad too sweet so reduced sugar content to 140g. Even better with Nutella added here and there, but reduced sugar further to 130g. Use 2 big very ripe bananas.

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    default user avatar Karen Thomas

    Lovely and moist results every time. I sometimes add dried fruit which is also very good.

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    default user avatar Ann Tuffnell

    Best Banana Bread recipe.

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    default user avatar Linda Hunter

    Best Banana Loaf recipe ever, we have this regularly, very tasty with Real Butter

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    default user avatar Bernie

    The recipe was easy to follow. It’s good that you can put all the ingredients into one bowl and it taste delicious.

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    default user avatar Faisal

    easy delicious

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    default user avatar Brenda

    Easy and delicious!

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    default user avatar Ann Hijazi

    Easiest and best banana bread recipe I’ve tried, especially mixing all ingredients together, although changed caster sugar for soft brown sugar. It was so good texture and taste… delicious,
    thankyou. xx

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    default user avatar T R Thorpe

    Excellent 👍

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    default user avatar Maggie Payne

    Always a perfect favourite

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    default user avatar Naomi

    It was really good

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    default user avatar Veronica

    Love it. Perfect every time.

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    default user avatar Irene

    Easy to make and delicious.

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    default user avatar Linda

    Made several times now, every one likes it

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    default user avatar J

    First time baking banana bread. Easy recipe with great tasting results

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    default user avatar Liz

    Easy and always delicious

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    default user avatar Lesley

    Easy to make, moist and full of flavour.

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    default user avatar Jan Atta

    Fantastic! Works perfectly every time. Never lasts because everyone loves it

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    default user avatar B

    Very easy to follow. Lovely moist cake. Needed the full cooking time.
    Will definitely use again

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    default user avatar Clocke

    This has been my go to recipe for years now but slightly tweaked: I cook on fan assisted at 160 degrees & for 1 hour 10 mins. I sometimes add a pack of chocolate chips – the kids love it!

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    default user avatar Not good

    Very stodgy, wastr of money & time

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    default user avatar Sue

    Very very easy and delicious, great recipe thanks.

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    default user avatar Susan

    Easy and very tasty, the riper the bananas are the better. I’ve added raspberries to it couple times which is lovely.

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    default user avatar Ann Winder

    So simple and easy to make, thank you. Cake turned out so moist and delicious.

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    default user avatar Tina

    Fabulous recipe for using over ripe bananas. The riper the better

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    default user avatar Ervin

    I liked the cake but it didn’t taste very bananary.

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    default user avatar Me

    I think it’s ok

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    default user avatar A Warwick

    Love this recipe, always turns out moist and is excellent with a cup of tea.

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    default user avatar Zoe

    Never fails to produce a perfect banana bread!

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    default user avatar Jean walton

    This is an easy recipe and the banana loaf comes out successful every time. Sometimes it needs a little more cooking than one hour,

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    default user avatar R Stk

    Good but I like to add sultanas , dried apricots
    raisins , walnuts, lemon juice and rind plus some mixed spice.

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    default user avatar Sandra Siswick

    Incredibly easy recipe. My first attempt at Banana Loaf as I had some over ripe bananas. Took minutes to prepare. Perfect result! Very happy customer!

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    default user avatar Cynthia

    Very sweet will cut down on sugar next time

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    default user avatar Alice

    I use this recipe all the time and it’s fantastic, I add chocolate chips in too and it tastes delicious

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    default user avatar Rachel Winter

    Amazing best ever so easy

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    default user avatar Patricia kelly

    I have used this recipe lots of time it’s so easy and so good my family love ❤️ it.

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    default user avatar Dawn Bennett

    Beautiful result, taste great not over powering with banana flavour.

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    default user avatar Jason

    I love this banana loaf , it’s not to sweet like some you add syrup too .I did try it by adding walnuts but it seemed to dry it out . Any suggestions ?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Jason,

    Thanks for your comment. You could try soaking the walnuts in water for a couple of hours. Then drain and pat them dry before gently folding into the batter.

    The Happy Foodie Team.

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    default user avatar Peter V

    Simple yet delicious loaf

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    default user avatar Susan

    Love it, even I can’t ruin it

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    default user avatar Geraldine

    Easy recipe .Tastes great

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    default user avatar Stacey

    Best tasting and easiest recipe I’ve found so far for banana bread. Friends and family love it

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    default user avatar Linda h

    Best banana bread ever i put a bit of mixed spice in it its lovely butterd and some slices of banana 🍌 on it to

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    default user avatar Diane

    The best and easiest recipe around.

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    default user avatar Mr S Rankoth Gedara

    It’s very well explained. I tried baking a cake 1st time and came on very much better than I expected. I will try again later. Thank you so much for your simple but fantastic recipe of banana cake.

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    default user avatar Kathy

    Great recipe simple but tasty

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    default user avatar Sue

    Lovely recipe. I put extra bananas into my mix, usually 2 more, I also use oat milk and honestly they turn out like the original recipe but a bit more of a banana taste.

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    default user avatar Anne Pennels

    Delicious and ever so easy to make 👌

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    default user avatar Poppy

    My favourite recipe. I use it every time I want banana bread. Can’t go wrong with this!

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    default user avatar Maggie

    Fabulous. Sometimes I add a few walnuts

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    default user avatar Linda Pattinson

    A really lovely moist cake, but t didn’t rise as much as I hoped.

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    default user avatar Louise Luscombe

    The easiest and quickest Banana Loaf ever, it cooked in 45 mins (fan assisted) S

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    default user avatar Christine

    Lovely moist cake

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    default user avatar Mo Sillitoe

    Lovely cake but didn’t taste enough of banana ?

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    default user avatar Carol

    I would like to try it but it doesn’t say what size of bananas. Long/medium/short. In grams would help.

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    default user avatar Maggie

    Love it….works well with a chi egg too

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    default user avatar Barbara

    My family love this cake. I sometimes add blueberries and nuts.

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    default user avatar Dawn

    Worked like a dream. I added some chopped walnuts and small apple chunks. Grandchildren could not get enough. So I have another in the oven now 😘

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    default user avatar Bridie Gallagher

    So easy to make and very moist!

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    default user avatar Penelope Pitstop

    So incredibly easy to make. Very light and moist. Delicious!

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    default user avatar Fiona Palmer

    Gorgeous. So moist!!

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    default user avatar Shellie

    I always come back to this recipe when I have over ripe bananas to use up. It never fails. 🤩

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    default user avatar DAC

    We have made this recipe three times and each time it is great. I cut the sugar down a little and it is still very sweet. We highly recommend.

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    default user avatar Dorothy sutherland

    Super easy looks lovely havnt tasted it yet but know it will be scrummy

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    default user avatar Pam

    So easy. Throw everything into the blender, done in minutes and pour into tin. I tend to buy M&S bag of over ripe bananas, 90p and then double up the quantity. Saves electric. As said it freezes well. Fantastic, thanks Mary.

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    default user avatar Gordon White

    Easy to make. Doesn’t last long in pur house.

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    default user avatar Ms Lesley Wilson

    Fabulous recipe, so simple with all ingredients added together. Repeated requests from son to make it. Firm favourite.

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    default user avatar Sage

    I have never left a review on a recipe in my life, but for this i simply must. I’ve been making this for a handful of years now and people go CRAZY for it. my SIL makes me bake an extra one for her to freeze for when im away, my parents go through 2 thirds of the loaf in a day, my husband is constantly buying bananas he knows wont be eaten in the hopes of getting a loaf. would give 100 stars if i could. also delicious if you add a little cinnamon if you’re a fan of cinnamon.

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    default user avatar Roger MCLAREN

    It sounds very easy I will give it a try

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    default user avatar Lee

    So simple, I added some chopped chocolate to the mix. Loved by everyone, including a chocoholic granddaughter.

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    default user avatar Ann Rhead

    Delicious enjoyed by everyone

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    default user avatar Norma

    Excellent. My family love it. I sometimes make the mixture into muffins with icing on top.

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    default user avatar Margaret mellon

    Lovely

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    default user avatar Isobel Willis

    Easy to make and tast delicious. Can also add some choc chips.

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    default user avatar Elaine

    Fantastic, so easy and always delucious

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    default user avatar Elizabeth Mccosker

    Best banana bread recipe, never fails.

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    default user avatar Stephen Houghton

    It was OK nothing special but ok

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    default user avatar Willow age 8

    Loved this recipe so good!

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    default user avatar Tress

    Brilliant and so simple. Much easier to put all the ingredients in together. Cake/loaf always comes out smelling delicious, tasting great.

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    default user avatar Andrea

    We love this banana bread. I make it regularly for our grand son (6) who adores it. His mummy told me he wants it for breakfast, lunch and tea!

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    default user avatar Queenie Joseph

    Comes out PERFECT every time!!

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    default user avatar Santino Bruno

    Excellent cake every time. Thanks, Mary!!

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    default user avatar Penni BT

    Tried it time and time again. Always a winner 🏆

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    default user avatar Patricia

    Devoured by one and all

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    default user avatar Francis

    Quick and easy

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    default user avatar Dorcas Jarvis

    Ohhhh WOW that was the best cake i have ever made.Light, moist and flavoursome. Not good for my waistline, as I will have to make another one, very soon

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    default user avatar Julie Ann

    Easy and great

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    default user avatar Sean Reynolds

    First Time, very good will make it again 🥳

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    default user avatar Eilidh

    beautiful, such a good recipe

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    default user avatar Simon

    It was very easy to make in the short time it took

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    default user avatar Eser K.

    I’ve added some chopped walnuts and generous cinnamon and baked 50 minutes, its risen wonderfully, golden brown and delicious. Thank you.

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    default user avatar Jan

    This is a delicious cake and so easy, my family are pestering me to make another one. I added 35g of chopped pecans because I needed to use them up, I shall add them again. I don’t have a mixer at the moment, it’s broken, so this is a great recipe for me.

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    default user avatar Fran

    Easy and DELICIOUS ,

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    default user avatar Sharon

    Very soggy don’t know what am doing wrong

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    default user avatar Miss Mcbrown

    Beautuful every time. Easy foolproof recipe.

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    default user avatar Gill

    Really easy recipe to do. Taste delicious. Very popular with family

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    default user avatar Andrea Marshall

    Easy. Was low on butter so substituted with Trex 20% less than butter. Lovely and light , risen beautifully. Will do again when bananas get over ripe.

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    default user avatar Kerri

    This is an absolute delight; easy to make and tastes delicious!

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    default user avatar Weird one

    Delicious cake. Haven’t baked a cake for over 25years. Will do this one again

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    default user avatar Dave 70

    5 star……only my fourth cake, I’ve made…

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    default user avatar Kelly Morrison

    Absolutely delicious. Brilliant recipe

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    default user avatar Jules

    I loved this recipe working in a nursery so was looking for something thst wS quick and straightforward

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    default user avatar Jacqueline Baldock

    Yum yum

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    default user avatar Jan Atra

    A hit every time. I add walnuts as well and as soon as it’s ready to slice it’s gone.

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    default user avatar Hilary Higham

    Very easy have used several times always nice and most and very tasty.

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    default user avatar Liam

    Lovely bread easy to make thanks

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    default user avatar Anna Blackmore

    Delicious and very easy

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    default user avatar Aoife

    Easy bake and super tasty.

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    default user avatar Lola

    Mary Berry always has great recipes.
    The banana cake is absolutely great 😍. I did make it a bit dry though.
    Will be making it again.
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    default user avatar Helen Dunster

    Lovely banana loaf
    Will definitely bake again

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    default user avatar Gillian S

    Lovely will definitely keep this recipe, definitely recommend

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    default user avatar John N

    Easy and works every time. Excellent results, delicious cake.

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    default user avatar Dawn ward

    I’ve made this loads of times now and has turned out perfect every time!!

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    default user avatar Hazel Kjebekk

    Beautiful and so easy 10/10

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    default user avatar EILEEN Millar

    Loved it, thanks x

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    default user avatar CAROL HART

    As always Mary Berry’s recipe are always easy to follow and make and turn our really goodI added walnuts too even more scrumpy Also her Victoria sponge will impress every time Thank you

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    default user avatar Stephanie D’cruz

    It’s the best one I’ve tried the family agrees thanks

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    default user avatar Anne Shiels

    So quick and easy and tastes amazing 👏

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    default user avatar Suzy

    Lovely. I brushed some honey on the top when I left it out to cool.

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    default user avatar Mary Hilton

    Lovely cooked in 52 minutes

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    default user avatar Claire

    Love this and make it often – I add a teaspoon or so of mixed spice, some chocolate chips and sultanas.

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    default user avatar Tasty and easy to make

    Really tasty and easy to make first time. I would make sure the butter is blended well as I found it hard to get the lumps out with no auto mixer

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    default user avatar Marie, Setubal Portugal

    Works every time, delicious!!

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    default user avatar Theresa Cross

    I have made this recipe twice now. I get requests to make regularly as everyone loves it.

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    default user avatar Sarah Mash

    Easy peasy recipe. Perfect every time.

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    default user avatar Pickering

    Pretty easy to make and does taste vv good

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    default user avatar Julie Lee

    Easy recipe . Easy to follow. Delicious #proofOfThePudding

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    default user avatar Mrs janet wadsworth

    Made this lots of times but used soft margarine soft. Light brown sugar and glutton free self raising flour now as I have to have glutton free flour with having colitis and other things the glutton free flour makes this cake really light and add a few walnuts delicious

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    default user avatar diane groves

    Very quick I ratt this 10/10👍👍👍

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    default user avatar Mrs E.Carlton

    Love this recipe make it every week for my elderly parents. Lovely and light

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    default user avatar HKG

    This is amazing my boys love it – delicious and moist – making this for the fourth time .

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    default user avatar Sara

    This is such a delicious different flapjack. Very easy and quick to make and so so tasty. Thank you Riverford!

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    default user avatar Louise richardson

    Very helpful

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    default user avatar Linda

    Very easy to make and delicious.

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    default user avatar Lisa

    We all love this. Sometimes I leave the sugar out completely and it is still great! One of the easiest recipes ever and it is so delicious. It is our grand son’s favourite cake. His mummy said he speaks about it when he is settling down to sleep at nights. He would have it with every meal if he could! For the adults I add walnuts occasionally.

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    default user avatar Tara

    Very tasty, I just added a few walnuts and little less sugar. It rose well while cooking but sank when cooled unfortunately.

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    default user avatar Katie Burrows

    Have used this recipe for years, I add half the sugar and it still tastes as good – I also take it out after 45 mins and it’s perfect.

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    default user avatar Wendy Moulton

    My first banana bread and it was so easy and very tasty

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    default user avatar Chris

    Very nice
    I put Sultanas in with the mix…

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    default user avatar Evie

    Love this respite is a family fav and everyone requests me to make it all the lime I love to sometimes add some chocolate ganache on top to give it that extra sweetness I love

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    default user avatar G.Peters

    Cake was perfect and tasted delicious didn’t last long the family devoured it. Will definitely bake this again

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    default user avatar carolyn ozelton

    So easy to follow, and tasted great thank you

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    default user avatar Anna

    Fab recipe, I put a few chocolate chips on top before going into the oven. Perfect ❤️

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    default user avatar Peter

    Great recipe thanks. Error in tin sizing I think…no way would a two-pound loaf tin be those dimensions! A two-pound tin is right, just ignore the written dimensions.

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    default user avatar Rita Jowett

    Yummy. Great all in together ❤️ Make one, freeze one. Favourite addition crystallised ginger

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    default user avatar Valerie

    Great so easy so tasty worth letting bananas get ripe

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    default user avatar Ene

    Yesterday was my first time baking anything but this recipe was so easy to follow. The loaf turned out great and my family loved it. I will definitely be using this again.

    *I might use less sugar next time though.

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    default user avatar Andi

    Easy peasy and really tasty. Good not to throw out old bananas

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    default user avatar Liz Shearer

    Brilliant so tasty and easy to make.

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    default user avatar Darron Preston

    Simple, quick and perfect.

    I tend to “jazz” it up a bit with chopped pecans and chocolate chips. I claim it’s for the kids but…

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    default user avatar James Collins

    Absolutely awful

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    default user avatar Pat

    Delicious and so easy tomake

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    default user avatar Judi Horden

    Lovely recipe, nice and straightforward.
    I made another the next day 👍

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    default user avatar Sos

    I have been making banana bread for years, my family love it 🥰
    Love this recipe, foolproof!
    Sometimes add some chopped walnuts.

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    default user avatar Shannon Kail

    Love this.

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    default user avatar Barbara Fooks

    Easy to make and delicious. Use this recipe regularly. Grandchildren love it!

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    default user avatar Lynn Hever

    Such a quick and easy loaf to make. I used dark brown sugar and added walnut pieces. It is absolutely delicious 😋

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    default user avatar KIM JOMEEN

    this cake rose so high and cooked in 45 minutes, haven’t cut in to it yet but it looks delicious and oh so easy, wish there was a vegan equivalent

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    default user avatar Margaret tudhope

    It turned out great very moist easy recipe to follow

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    default user avatar Dee12

    This is my “go to” recipe for Banana Bread

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    default user avatar Mary

    So easy, all in one method is brilliant 😉
    Five stars

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    default user avatar terry cunard

    Delicious and easy. Win win!

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    default user avatar Anita

    Great recipe, my family absolutely love it and so easy to make

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    default user avatar Christine Forrest

    Tried this recipe to rearing reviews from my husband. Lovely cake

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    default user avatar Audrey

    Amazing and so easy.

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    default user avatar Peter Henderson

    I liked it a lot. It was simple to prepare and, consequently, it was ready for the oven in next to no time. What’s more, next day it tasted delicious and that’s not just my opinion.

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    default user avatar Gloria

    It’s the only one I use!

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    default user avatar Kim

    Very good & easy to make

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    default user avatar John Roots

    An often used and enjoyed recipe (great fan of Mary Berry) but you need to check your loaftin measurements which are NOT for a 2lb loaftin!

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    default user avatar Andy C

    Very good, my late wife did all the baking, I love banana bread so tried it, straightforward easy to follow recipe, with a self satisfied smirk to devour it.

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    default user avatar June Alba

    It is my go to cake for coffee or tea. So easy and tasty

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    default user avatar Lacramioara Ayhan

    The first thing I ever bake and it come out gorgeous.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Thanks for the recipe

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    default user avatar Nithiah

    I used 4 bananas- 1 over-ripened and 3 about to ripen, and brown sugar. It came out amazing. Mary Berry has just made me a baker! thank you

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    default user avatar Joyce Sale.

    Wonderful. Easy to follow, risen beautifully taste incredible.
    Of course it’s down to the way I baked it. 😂

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    default user avatar Miles Freeman

    Very good simple & easy to follow

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    default user avatar Sandra Roberts

    It’s delicious, so easy to make. I’ve made it numerous times and my husband loves it.

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    default user avatar Wendy Radge

    So easy 😊

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    default user avatar Wendy Radge

    So easy 😊

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    default user avatar Nic P

    I love this recipe,it’s so simple make and delicious! Thanks

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    default user avatar Pam king

    Cake took exactly one hour on 150 fan, turned out perfect.

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    default user avatar Claire

    Beautiful cake! Fluffy and moist. I made one for work and everyone loved it and asked for the recipe!

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    default user avatar Mrs E.Carlton

    Love this banana bread so much probably make at least 2 weekly my elderly parents love it too. Thanks

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    default user avatar Alan Galloway

    Awesome…

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    default user avatar Geof Stockton

    80year old man made 5 upto now all came out perfect very easy to make very moorish

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    default user avatar Kerry

    Best recipe I’ve used always turns put perfectly a big hit in my house, family and friends too.

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    default user avatar Karen Luke

    Make this often with my grand bairns who love it. It’s easy and so very delicious I actually have 2 in oven right now!

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    default user avatar Chaka

    Easy to follow and ingredients are few. And came out of the oven the way it should. Love it. But imperial measurements are my problem. I didn’t learn that at school. What about using number of cups instead.

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    default user avatar Barbara dodwell

    Absolutely lovely. Moist, soft, lasts for days in foil or a container worth lid. Make this every week

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    default user avatar Veronica Dunnett

    This recipe is amazing. So easy to prep. Fail safe.

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    default user avatar Pam Evans

    Very easy and quick to make first time I’ve made it will make it again

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    default user avatar Jean Dillon

    Easy and tasty

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    default user avatar Teresa Doyb

    Just doesn’t seem to be working like when I first tried it. I took it out of the oven 15 mins before it was ready as the top seemed to be getting too dark. The skewer came out clean. The cake was well risen and dropped whilst cooling. There is no size given for the eggs I only had large so used them. Cut a slice bananas slightly sunk to bottom of cake gutted. On the other hand tastes ok very sweet

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    default user avatar Wilma Gough

    Excellent,best I’ve tasted.

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    default user avatar Mike Palastanga

    Excellent. I reduced the oven temp by 10 degrees for a fan oven. Is that correct

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    default user avatar JB

    It’s great, I have made it 5 times now and it’s perfect. We just love it. It is quite sweet so I reduce the sugar by 1oz and it is fine. It still works fine and is sweet enough

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    default user avatar Christina Lynam

    This was a wonderful receipe and I got a great result Thank you Christina

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    default user avatar Anne Hearn

    So easy to measure mix & serve. Quick as you don’t have to beat individual ingredients separately. All together in the mixing bowl saves time if your in a hurry to use up those ripe bananas!

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    default user avatar Pat ffrench

    Fabulous!

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    default user avatar Hayley

    Love it. Use it all the time.

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    default user avatar J BECKETT

    Very good indeed

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    default user avatar Esther

    It is amazing 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    default user avatar Esther

    It is amazing 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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    default user avatar Jo Penfold

    Easy tasts great

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    default user avatar Jo Penfold

    Easy tasts great

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    default user avatar Cathy Boorman

    Beat Banana loaf so far! Easy to make and easy to eat too much!

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    default user avatar Pauline

    My kids love when i make this i also add cinnamon powder and or chocolate chips or almonds , just depends what’s in the baking cupboard

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    default user avatar Mary hiatt

    Kids love it xx

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    default user avatar Jill Richards

    I made 2 of these today. My family love it. I added choc chips to the mixture and they came out a treat.

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    default user avatar Jan

    I love this recipe! I would like to bake small buns with this recipe, how do I adjust the cooking time pls. Is it just by ‘eye’ with the same temperature.??

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Jan,

    Are you essentially looking to make muffins with the batter instead of a loaf? If that’s what you’re looking for, we’d recommend increasing the oven temperature by 20 degrees and baking for 20 minutes. We’d also advise checking at 15 minutes in case the muffins are already done.

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    default user avatar Jennifer Lewis

    I have tried this recipe. I put 4 tablespoons of milk by mistake but it made no difference. It only took 45 minutes in my oven. I make this a few times a month, it always works and my family love it. Thank yo Mary

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    default user avatar Liz Mccosker

    Best banana bread recipe, turns out perfect.

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    default user avatar t jONES

    AWFUL VERY HEAVY AND DOUGHY

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    default user avatar Kathleen Graham

    Beautiful cake, tastes delicious will definitely make this again.

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    default user avatar Maz

    What’s not to like, throw all the ingredients in a bowl a two minute whizz with the mixer and 45 mins in the oven and bingo, a lovely moist cake

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    default user avatar Adriana Dawner

    The cake came out very well BUT…. I had to guess whether 180 degrees was for a fan oven or non-fan. I guessed it was for a non-fan oven so adjusted the temperature to 160 degrees.
    PLEASE make it clear whether electric oven temperatures are for fan ovens or not.

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    default user avatar Carol Owen

    I thought it was easy to make and
    tasted lovely. Light and fluffy, I did add an extra banana

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    default user avatar PMW

    Super easy with excellent results

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    default user avatar Carol

    Brilliant 1st time trying this recipe, so easy and tastes lovely deffo do it again when bananas permit

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    default user avatar Lucy

    We love this recipe! The banana cake is so yummy!
    On occasion I add some white and chocolate chips to it as well.

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    default user avatar Caroline

    Foolproof and delicious!

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    default user avatar mrs m l mallett

    Perfect finished with chocolate
    Icing.

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    default user avatar Jordam

    It was lovely

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    default user avatar Janet Hunt-Terry

    Great 2nd time of making it ! Yum yum

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    default user avatar Corrie Lawrence

    Love it! Bake a lot and like easy recipes that always work!

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    default user avatar Dorothy Bird

    MB’s recipes are always foolproof – very easy indeed! 👍

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    default user avatar Helen Slade

    I don’t normally bake, but I had some ripe bananas I didn’t want to waste. I found this recipe which looked straightforward and I had all the ingredients to hand. I was delighted with it, and even my hard to impress husband thought it was delicious. Thank you. Definitely in my repertoire now!

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    default user avatar Tracy

    This is my 2nd time doing this recipe. Boy it’s beautiful!! Comes out perfect every time xx

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    default user avatar Rose Mercer

    It is very easy to make but I added some vanilla and some cinnamon and some raisins and it was delicious and less sugar because of the raisins

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    default user avatar Sandie Sampson

    Easy to make ,easy to eat. My husbands new favorite

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    default user avatar Wendy

    Made this many times. Turns out really well. It’s all on the beating.

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    default user avatar Mary Roberts

    Great,I do it all the time for a lot of people.

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    default user avatar Rita Jowett

    Brilliant all in together. Tried adding crystallised gonger – great

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    default user avatar Jim cartilage

    Really good recipe

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    default user avatar Banana Bread Lover

    Amazing and delicious banana bread. Also really easy to make. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves bananas.

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    default user avatar Julie

    Very easy to make. It always turns out well.
    Very enjoyable banana loaf.

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    default user avatar Linda

    Easy recipe to follow risen nicely, just waiting for it to cool.

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    default user avatar Linda

    So easy to make and risen nicely smells great. Waiting on it to cool a bit so I can try it.

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    default user avatar Irena

    The best loaf ever
    It’s moist, tasty and so easy to make

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    default user avatar Lynne Thiel

    Made several times and always comes out perfect. I sometimes add chopped walnuts.
    Thank you Mary.

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    default user avatar Chez

    This is my go to recipe for banana bread, it’s delicious although I do find I have to cover it in foil for the last 10-15 mins otherwise it would begin to burn on the top.

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    default user avatar Annemarie

    I enjoyed this cake me and family really enjoined it and the cake the cake was scrumptious

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    default user avatar Bey

    Really easy cake that taste delicious.

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    default user avatar Pauline Townsend

    Great, although I checked after an hour and it was more than golden. However it was great texture and flavour. Will check after 55 mins next time. Certainly worth doing again. Thanks Mary.

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    default user avatar Pauline Townsend

    Great, although I checked after an hour and it was more than golden. However it was great texture and flavour. Will check after 55 mins next time. Certainly worth doing again. Thanks Mary.

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    default user avatar Ann from doncaster

    Lovely cake so easy to make

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    default user avatar Rachel Sedgley

    Easy to do & very scrummy .

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    default user avatar Rachel Sedgley

    Easy to do & very scrummy .

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    default user avatar JB

    Love this recipe. It’s so so easy to make and tastes great.

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    default user avatar Patti.

    Absolutely delicious. I added some ginger to the mixture. Superb.

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    default user avatar Krissie

    Foolproof! Quite cakey in texture which i liked, love to add a tsp of vanilla and some dark chocolate for a naughty treat.

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    default user avatar Jo Sell

    I made this and gave it to a friend – he reckons it was the best banana bread he has ever had and now does not believe me when I tell him I am no baker! The rating comes from him! I’ve not even tried it yet!

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    default user avatar Karen Wakefield

    Love this recipe! So easy! I’ve also added dark chocolate chips or chopped walnuts stirred in at the end occasionally for a change.

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    default user avatar Liv

    Always have to cover the top with foil around half way through cooking to stop burning.
    I add vanilla essence and sometimes dark chocolate chunks which I love.
    Often do 1.5x mixture and make some muffins with it which also come out great! Obviously take less time to bake approx 25 mins

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    default user avatar Kate Pitcher

    Very easy to do and tastes lovely!Definitely needs the full one hour cooking.Top job!

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    default user avatar Thea

    I added chocolate chips. It was a wonderful addition to an already exquisite recipe. It was easy to make and it is made almost every month now because I never eat the bananas.

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    default user avatar Thea

    I added chocolate chips. It was a wonderful addition to an already exquisite recipe.

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    default user avatar Susan M...

    Delicious banana cake. I added crushed walnuts. The cake is moist I will definitely be making it again.

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    default user avatar Sue

    I made this cake today but added chopped walnuts it was delicious if I say so myself. Will definitely be making it again

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    default user avatar Caitriona

    This is so easy and looks and tastes amazing

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    default user avatar Michelle

    Made this today. I added an extra banana and some pine nuts and mixed seeds. I cooked at 170 for an hour and was perfect in texture.

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    default user avatar Karen H

    This recipe comes out perfect every time. I’ve made this banana loaf many times. The instructions are clear and easy to follow

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    default user avatar Geoff Stockton

    80 year old man found it very easy to follow,delicious taste but need to control my eating of it or will put to much weight on,but will still be doing more

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    default user avatar Richard Walkner

    Great banana cake ..made a few always turn out well.

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    default user avatar Sarah J

    I love the ease of an all-in-one method cake, and this is a corker! I added a third banana, plus added poppy seeds into the mix. I also sprinkled pumpkin seeds over the top before baking. If it looks like it’s browning a bit too much, I cover it with a foil butter wrapper – works like a charm 😋

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    default user avatar Nanny g

    Top burnt 3/4 of hour in 180

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    default user avatar Zac

    It’s good but the information needs to be. Clearer

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    default user avatar Gaynor Barnes

    Excellent. The cake rose really well and was delicious and moist.

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    default user avatar Yasmin Timothy

    This is my go to recipe. I’m gluten free and lactose intolerant so it sinks a little but is still the best recipe. I adapt it to suit my needs and it works well.

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    default user avatar Bernie

    So easy and simple to do made it lots of times.. and love it.. have one in the oven now.

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    default user avatar Sue

    Delicious and moist. Added raisins and walnuts.

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    default user avatar phoebe

    half decent scran, would scran again wouldn’t add chocolate chips to ruin a good english tradition but each to there own. UTV SOTC

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    default user avatar Joanie

    I’ve made banana cake in the past, but never really following a recipe like this one from Mary. Such perfect timing, when I’m in need of doing something like baking to take my mind off the awful pain I’m experiencing of a slip disc😌Anyway my banana cake has turned out so beautiful, moist & soo perfect” added with sultanas,Cherries & vanilla essence. Thank you so much Mary “berry😍😋

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    default user avatar Lesley

    It was so easy and quick its a beautiful loaf cake.

    14 / 4 / 25

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    default user avatar Valerie

    made this many times, always turns out delicious, moist and lots of flavour

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    default user avatar Kay Thompson

    Love the speed and ease of making the is cake
    I include dark chocolate chips in the mixture and scatter walnuts full ones on top
    Yum

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    default user avatar Sam

    I love this recipe, I personally don’t like Bananas but make it for my partner and sister in law who adore it. The only difference that I do is I add 4 Bananas instead of 2!!

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    default user avatar Garry

    Made it last night. It came out really moist and tasty. Added a little mixed spice and vanilla essence to the ingredients.

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    default user avatar Unanimous

    Very easy to follow, turned out beautiful

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    default user avatar Patricia O'Shea

    Fantastic .5 star

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    default user avatar Paula O’Reilly

    This was my 1st attempt at a banana cake and this recipe was so easy to follow and it came out delicious- I will definitely be making this again soon 😋

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    default user avatar Cheryl Lafford

    I have tried it but why does it come out of the oven so high and then it sinks down?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Cheryl,

    Thank you for your comment. We’re sorry to hear that your banana loaf sank after baking. There could be a number of different causes for this, including an over-mixed batter, insufficient baking time or incorrect oven temperature or incorrect tin size.

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    default user avatar Janet

    Thank you for this easy recipe. I am not a cake making but tried this recipe and it came out lovely. Will be making it again.

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    default user avatar Colette

    Second time of making this , comes out great

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    default user avatar Muhammad Barry

    Banging

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    default user avatar Muhammad Barry

    Banging

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    default user avatar Katie bopee

    It’s the simplest loaf to make and it’s delicious a great way to use up black bananas 😋 I’ve made it good few times now it’s my go to recipe

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    default user avatar Margo

    It’s our favourite recipe but I add 2oz chopped grapes, teaspoon vanilla essence and a walnut top.
    It’s the best.

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    default user avatar Carolyn

    Very good and easy to follow

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    default user avatar Georgina

    Easy and delicious

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    default user avatar Margo

    I make regularly adding 1tsp of vanilla essence with the fat/sugar and 2oz grapes chopped in half added with the banana at the end then place whole walnuts on top. Takes under hour. Delicious!

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    default user avatar JMcD

    As all have posted, this is so easy and delicious. My oven runs about 10 deg hotter than the dial suggests so I baked at 170 deg for 50 mins turning my tin around half way, as my oven is hotter at one side. That’s my biggest tip – know your oven!

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    default user avatar Marie W

    This has fast become our family favourite especially with the grandchildren, it’s so easy to bake .Loved by all.

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    default user avatar Gluten free baker

    Make this regularly. One of my favourites. Works well with gluten free flour. I also add walnuts

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    default user avatar Amy

    Perfect every time

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    default user avatar Bev

    What a lovely, simple cake to make. It’s light, moist and tasty and is definitely a great addition to my book of collected recipes! Thank you, Mary.

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    default user avatar M hunt

    Amazing always make this now.

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    default user avatar Louise

    Made it a couple of times now as the family really enjoy it

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    default user avatar MaryS

    It’s yummy! However, I found that it was browning a bit too much in my fan oven so I turned it down to 150 after about 45 minutes, which worked well.

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    default user avatar Mel

    Absolutely delicious! So moist! Simply to make.

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    default user avatar Jo

    Simple recipe for the best banana bread 🙂

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    default user avatar Christine

    My grandson loved it and said it was better than McDonalds Banana Bread😂

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    default user avatar KatyU

    I’m TERRIBLE at baking and still managed to make a very tasty banana loaf by following this recipe, surely testament to Mary Berry’s genuis

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    default user avatar Kate Nisbet

    Great recipe. Have lost count of how many times I’ve used it.

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    default user avatar Claire Alleguen

    Have done this recipe so many times. Always eaten by the family. Also I have frozen it and it is still fab . Such an easy and loved recipe

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    default user avatar Joy Page

    I did this recipe last week,and I’ll be doing it again this week, absolutely lovely, I’m going to put a few walnut pieces in, xx

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    default user avatar steve grace

    Delicious and moist

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    default user avatar Jon R

    Been using this recipe for years. Lovely banana bread.

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    default user avatar Christine Walmsley

    Brilliant. So easy to make and tastes delicious.

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    default user avatar Angela Matthews

    One of the best banana loaf cake’s I have tasted and made. Easy to follow instructions and really tasted of banana.

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    default user avatar Dee

    Very quick and easy to make and cake is very tasty

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    default user avatar Sharon

    So simply to make, just drop it all in the food processor and whizz up. Worked perfectly,

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    default user avatar E

    Amazing really good recipe
    Shared with people as well

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    default user avatar JV

    My family love this Banana cake. Really easy to follow and always tastes amazing

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    default user avatar Mummy moss

    So easy to make and delicious, I purposefully buy bananas and let them over ripen yum yum

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    default user avatar Animalsforever

    Best banana bread I have ever had

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    default user avatar Deborah

    Love this recipe perfect every time with subtle taste

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    default user avatar Martin Hanover

    Excellent!, I also added some dried cranberries which gives it a nice sharpness.

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    default user avatar JEANETTE HAMER

    VERY GOOD

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    default user avatar Manju

    This is my go to recipe when I have ripe bananas. Has never failed me. I use 4 oz sugar (to cure down on sugar) and it still tastes great.

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    default user avatar Bobthebuilder

    Tasty and easy to make

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    default user avatar L

    Love this recipe! So simple but delicious. Add in chocolate chips and it turns out amazing

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    default user avatar Valerie

    Great easy and tasty have to hide bananas so they ripen and so no one throws them away

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    default user avatar Jo

    This is the recipe I go to every time. I change it up sometimes, I add cocoa powder for chocolate banana cake with pecans 😋

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    default user avatar June Macdonald

    Turns out perfect every time. Everyone loves it..! Tried with walnuts this time..in the oven, can’t wait.

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    default user avatar Jan Turton

    So easy to make and it is a winner with my family!

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    default user avatar Loraine

    Easy to make and delicious. Made twice in a week, 2nd one just going into the oven 😋

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    default user avatar Sharon.

    Second to none ⭐️⭐️

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    default user avatar Nikki

    Easy to do and delicious to eat!

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    default user avatar Peppie Scobbie

    This is defo the best banana loaf and so simple 😃

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    default user avatar Linda

    Easy and tastes fantastic

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    default user avatar Sue

    Brilliant, loved by all the family. Result every time and quick to make

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    default user avatar Angela Hardman

    Great love it easy to do and moreish to eat

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    default user avatar Mummyof4

    We make this loaf very often. The perfect way to use up those over ripe banana’s that wont be eaten. A family favourite!

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    default user avatar Pauline

    Grandchildren love this banana
    Loaf very easy to make always
    Delicious

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    default user avatar Sheila Lawless

    Excellent nice and easy

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    default user avatar Bob the baker.

    Super tasty recipe, always turns out well. Try it with chocolate chips added, really delicious!

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    default user avatar Hilary grimshaw

    Lovely,perfect every time and loaf so easy !

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    default user avatar Lesley

    Very simple and delicious cake to make.

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    default user avatar Vicky

    I’ve done this recipe now couple times never fails me and I’m no baker 😂 family and freinds all enjoy

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    default user avatar Angie

    Very enjoyable! Always turns out well and a regular favourite. Especially nice with butter spread on the slices

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    default user avatar Susan

    Very good and easy to make can you do with other fruit

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    default user avatar Queenie Joseph

    This IS A NEVER FAIL RECIPE, the best!

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    default user avatar Richard

    The best results for any banana loaf are achieved by using well ripened bananas, even close to where the skins are almost blackened, the banana flavour is super intense them, good easy recipe too!

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    default user avatar Suey

    Easy, simple to make made 2 loafs today debating whether to put icing sugar over one 😄 smells good yet to taste them

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    default user avatar Yum!

    I make this often, and it is fab! I only use half the sugar, but add cinnamon and some raisins for some healthier sweetness. Love this recipe !

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    default user avatar Catherine

    Easy to follow instructions and simply delicious 😋

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    default user avatar Robert Joseph Fox

    Reminds me of Gurr cake ,Swimming 🏊 then Gurr ,Fantastic , Happy Day in Dublin ,

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    default user avatar Helen Badrock

    Very quick to do and a lovely result.
    Highly recommended 👌

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    default user avatar Alana

    I loved this recipe and so did my family

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    default user avatar Hayley

    Only ever use this recipe I also add maple or golden syrup 😋

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    default user avatar Fiona Van Der Nest

    I’ve used thus recipe twice before, it’s simple and delicious. Easy to follow instructions. Give it a try!

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    default user avatar Bernie

    Made two loaves today so east and beautiful 😍

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    default user avatar R Beattie

    Quick and easy to use.

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    default user avatar Julie from Bridgwater / Somerset

    Absolutely Amazing Recipe
    So easy to make
    Cake was Beautiful
    Thank you Mary

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    default user avatar Linda

    Tried this recipe it’s so easy to do

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    default user avatar Trisha

    Super easy to make and delicious cake. It’s a favourite in my house.

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    default user avatar Jackie Woodburn

    Great recipe I love baking this cake and eating it

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    default user avatar Jess

    Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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    default user avatar Heather

    absolutely yummy and delicious with salted caramel ice cream

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    default user avatar Billie Hammond

    My go to recipe love it xx

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    default user avatar jackie Stephen

    I found it was over cooked, so I now do it in a fan oven on 170 for 55 mins. Perfect. I put four seed mix in it for crunch.

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    default user avatar Hyperdi

    This is my go to recipe . I add some dark chocolate chips .
    It never lasts long in my house 😆

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    default user avatar Wendy

    Excellent. I make thos fake often using gluten free flour.

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    default user avatar Lynda

    Very nice. I added blueberries and sultanas

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    default user avatar Barbara

    I’ve made this cake several times. Easy to do and always turns out well. Family favourite.

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    default user avatar Georgie

    Very easy to do . I like it. Thank you very much

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    default user avatar D Parker

    Quick and easy, just a bit too sweet reduced the sugar by 40 grams. Have also tried this with softened nutella drizzled through here and there, reducing the sugar by another 20 grams. Very yummy and loved by all.

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    default user avatar Pauleen

    This is a fail safe recipe and fantastic im no baker and it turns out amazing everything i add 3 bananas though yum yum yum

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    default user avatar Celia Jones.

    Absolutely Brilliant

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    default user avatar Jean Burke

    Is butter to be melted into loaf.
    Thank you

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Jean,

    Thank you for your comment. No, you do not need to melt the butter into the loaf here. The recipe calls for the butter to be softened, so it should be around room temperature and spreadable but not fully melted.

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    default user avatar Lesley

    Delicious. I reduce heat to 160c in my fan oven, bakes perfectly

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    default user avatar Marsha brownlie

    Easy recipe to follow and tastes amazing

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    default user avatar Vicky

    Delicious and simple to prepare!
    Love it !

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    default user avatar Mrs Irene Smith

    First time making Banana cake and I was very pleased with it.
    My daughter had made it and said she’d wished she’d put some dried fruit with it so that’s what I did. Just a couple of handfuls. I cooked it in my Airfryer on 160 for 40 minutes.

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    default user avatar Huw

    Love this recipe, so easy to do

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    default user avatar Andy

    Quick, easy, tastes delicious and stops you throwing away those over ripe bananas! I add a few chopped walnuts sometimes if I have any in the cupboard.

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    default user avatar Ryan Watson

    I loved it

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    default user avatar Joan London

    Easy and delicious banana bread. Made it lots of times and it goes down well!

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    default user avatar Jane

    Absolutely loved it. Easy to do.

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    default user avatar Lucy Thomas

    Delicious & so easy to make.
    I give it an extra 10 minutes in my gas cooker.

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    default user avatar Susan Lucas

    Great and easy

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    default user avatar Georgina Woods

    This cake is so easy to make
    Great for any day

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    default user avatar Carole

    Brilliant and easy

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    default user avatar Molly

    I have made this cake many times, my children, and now my grandchildren, everyone loves it

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    default user avatar Lisa

    Tastes amazing

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    default user avatar Sara

    Really easy and very tasty. We had it with lovely salty butter and maple syrup!

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    default user avatar Sara

    Really easy and very tasty. We had it with lovely salty butter and maple syrup!

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    default user avatar Tilly

    Amazing it was delicious!

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    default user avatar Caroline

    Really tasty, and works every time!!

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    default user avatar Nevi

    I’ve just tasted it and it’s divine, thank you Mrs Berry in fact I’ve baked two for the second one to go in the freezer. I like it because it’s not sickly sweet as I don’t like over sweet things. For me perfect and thank you very much. 5 ⭐

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    default user avatar Debbie moyle

    Very easy to follow tasted amazing definitely a favourite for me thank you

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    default user avatar Yvonne

    Brilliant, easy to follow. I also added raisins which turned out lovely. First time I made it used ordinary sugar as I had no Caster sugar in, trying it a 2nd time using castor sugar to see what the difference is like.

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    default user avatar Kelly

    Amazing recipe and so quick and easy to make love it

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    default user avatar Mary W

    This is a fantastic recipe , it is so easy to quickly throw it all together. I have made this recipe many times adding chopped walnuts. Certainly a family favourite. Many thanks Mary for all your wonderful recipes x

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    default user avatar Ellie

    So easy to make…my son wants me to bake it all the time!

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    default user avatar Mary

    Brilliant. So easy and so delicious. Delivers every time. Perfect for using up bananas and avoiding waste.

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    default user avatar New to Baking

    As I’m not really a baker, I found this recipe easy to follow and in the end, tasty too.! My efforts were rewarded by a lovely tasty loaf. Once it came out of the oven, I sprinkled brown sugar over it while it was warm.

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    default user avatar Josephine Wilkinson

    Have tried other recipes. This one was so easy. Lovely banana bread.

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    default user avatar AB

    I make this all the time, we love this recipe

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    default user avatar dawn

    Amazing is all I can say Thankyou mary x

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    default user avatar EBW 1969

    Such an easy and accessible recipe. The best one I have found to date.

    I find that 50 mins may be sufficient to bake so keep an eye on it.

    I usually double the recipe and make 2 to use up the four bananas that are going over.

    I add cinnamon, ginger and even chocolate chips at times to mix it up a bit.

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    default user avatar Martin

    Always perfect, a great family favourite 😍

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    default user avatar Seb blackshaw

    Tastes delicious

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    default user avatar Anonymous

    Great I loved it was amazing.

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    default user avatar Mark Beavis

    Great recipe but I leave the baking paper on until you take a slice as this stops the cake/loaf from drying out …

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    default user avatar George

    If using fan oven I put at 160°c and was great.

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    default user avatar Julie Grundy

    I make this loaf every week
    It tastes even better the next day but very rarely lasts that long 🙂
    I sometimes add some chopped walnuts
    Easiest thing to make

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    default user avatar Eena

    It came out way overcooked after well under the hour stated. Recipe doesn’t state whether the temp required is for a fan oven or a conventional one.

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    default user avatar Aimee

    It’s delicious..make it all the time..I throw in choc chips too.

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    default user avatar Ivor

    Excellent love it 😋

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    default user avatar Jackie Woodburn

    Perfect recipe, banana loaf was scrumptious

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    default user avatar Annmarie

    How many calories per loaf

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    default user avatar Nick

    Easy and works every time

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    default user avatar Linda

    Tried this twice and both times about an inch at bottom has been stodgy.

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    default user avatar Dave

    This is one of the easiest and best banana bread I’ve ever made super recipe 😋

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    default user avatar Tom

    Have used this multiple times and always comes out so tasty each time, thank you Mary 4/2/25

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    default user avatar Clair

    Love this recipe , it’s my go to when I have left over bananas

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    default user avatar Susan

    Love this recipe so easy to bake the whole family love it thanks Mary 😉

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    default user avatar Gillian

    Absolutely love it , so easy and always tasty

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    default user avatar N Thompson

    My all time favourite go to recipe whenever have ripe bananas and a brilliant ‘everything add in one bowl’ recipe, I switch out the caster sugar for light muscovado sugar (150g instead of 175g) and use 2 extra large eggs, once loaf out of the oven and nearly cool top with melted M&S Golden Blonde chocolate (you’ll find it in the baking isle) , leave to set before slicing – totally delicious and stores great in an airtight container.

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    default user avatar Cristina

    The proportions were right, the ingredients were easy to put in and everything came out exactly as pictured. This is the dessert that everyone loves, easy to make and appreciated by the whole family. The best recipe I have tried. I doubled it to make two banana loafs because we are a big coffee lovers family. A big thumbs up and I recommend it with confidence and sincerity to everyone.

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    default user avatar Dee May Sam

    Lovely recipe few drops of almond essence really brings out the flavour in this loaf , i also do half caster sugar and muscovado makes it so yummy..I also add handful of chopped pecans . My Family and friends love it especially my youngest grandson ♥️

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    default user avatar Marian

    Fantastic and so quick to make!

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    default user avatar Katt

    Easy, moist and delicious 😋

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    default user avatar Sally

    It was so easy and quick. I also added chopped walnuts and one extra ripe banana. Delicious.

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    default user avatar Penni Timms

    Brilliant

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    default user avatar Cleopatra

    super easy to make ,turned out fantastic. Love her recipes so easy to follow.

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    default user avatar Nayyer Sattar

    Yes i tried .. cake was fine but it was a bit dry.. I think there should be more butter in that .. otherwise it was delicious.

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    default user avatar Amanda J

    Always make this recipe. It’s just perfect

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    default user avatar MRS DENISE CHADWICK

    The cake is delicious, so moist and full of flavour. I also add a few chopped walnuts.

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    default user avatar LO

    Easy and tastes great!

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    default user avatar Nikkie

    1st time I’ve used this recipe…delicious 😊

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    default user avatar Annie

    Great recipe easy and tastes lovely and moist

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    default user avatar Sharon Watson

    Fab quick and easy

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    default user avatar omotarita

    My go-to banana bread recipe, I make a loaf every week. Foolproof and delicious every time

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    default user avatar Olivia

    I thought this recipe was easy and delicious and I would definitely recommend

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    default user avatar Abc

    Yum yum yum!!!

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    default user avatar Mel

    I put my ripe bananas in the freezer and they are sweeter plus I put chocolate chips in yummy. I love Mary berry’s recipes

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    default user avatar Fiona

    Made this banana bread several times. Quick easy recipe and never fails to disappoint.

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    default user avatar Elizabeth

    Came out lovely. Will definitely be a family favourite

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    default user avatar Maha

    Perfect delicious soft healthy thanks 😊👍👍

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    default user avatar Maha

    Perfect delicious soft healthy thanks 😊👍👍

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    default user avatar Cat

    I just chucked everything in at once, mixed the ingredients with a fork added milk according to the mixture thickness.
    Fab easy reciepe
    Would like to know the calorie count for this cake though?

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    default user avatar Diane

    Easy to make with my grandchildren, very moist and stays fresh for days if you can keep it that long.

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    default user avatar Margaret Osborn

    I love this recipe but add 1 teaspoon of Vanilla essence and 2 ounces of chopped grapes green or red whatever is going off in the fruit bowl and not always 1 tbs of milk. Walnuts on top. Everyone raves about it.

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    default user avatar Dave VOSVENIEKS

    Absolutely delicious banana bread. I added walnuts into the mixture. Easy to make, thank you Mary!

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    default user avatar Peter

    I follow this to the word and it comes out perfect every time. Love this recipe.

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    default user avatar Queenie Joseph

    Have used this recipe many times and PERFECT every time!!

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    default user avatar Susan Lucas

    Lovely and very easy

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    default user avatar Elizabeth Marshall

    This was a fantastic recipe so quick and easy I will be using it a lot as my family love banana bread

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    default user avatar June Browne

    Made this scrumptious banana bread. The family loved it. Very easy to made with few ingredients. Stores well in a tin. But didn’t last long👍👍👍

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    default user avatar Lorraine Drinkwater

    Made this for first time today best recipe I’ve ever used for banana loaf. Really light and moist, this definitely will be my go to recipe from now on!

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    default user avatar Sam

    Easy, fast and tasty

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    default user avatar Cindy

    So easy to make and very tasty!

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    default user avatar Sam

    Lovely recipe, I added chocolate chips as well 😋

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    default user avatar Andrea

    Really quick and easy, made with my grandson. Added blueberries and baked in muffin cases – always delicious.

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    default user avatar Wendy

    Excellent and I do it gluten free. Always well risen and a perfect simple recipe.

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    default user avatar 12345

    Delicious!!!

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    default user avatar Sue

    It’s Mary, it has to be yummy 🤤😄

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    default user avatar Julie Murphy

    Delicious! I make it all the time

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    default user avatar Gail

    Did this today with my granddaughter she enjoyed doing this and loved it

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    default user avatar Queenie

    This is delicious, my favourite. The sponge is moist and melts in your mouth

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    default user avatar Wendy

    Easy to make and very tasty

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    default user avatar Niamh

    Tried today , added some choc chips. Was delicious.

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    default user avatar Ken Pillay

    One of my best which I do regularly and is well enjoyed by family and friends.

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    default user avatar Angela Berry - no relation :-)!

    Lovely easy recipe to follow with fantastic results!

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    default user avatar Sophie

    Been making this cake for a long time now. It’s so easy to make and for using up the bananas. Great with some custard and a bit of cream!!!

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    default user avatar Lynn

    Absolutely gorgeous

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    default user avatar Tina

    I make this bread all the time and add little differentiations each time; adding coconut, sultanas, etc.
    Really quick and easy 😌

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    default user avatar T.P

    This is my go-to banana cake recipe. My son absolutely loves it and he can’t wait for bananas to go ripe so we can make this!!!

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    default user avatar Sojourner

    Great recipe. Cake tastes delicious 😋

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    default user avatar Shirley

    My first attempt at asking and it turned out really lovely. Very easy to make.

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    default user avatar Christine Young

    Great recipe- so popular I’m having to make it again this week!! 😋

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    default user avatar Gill Simpson

    So easy and so delicious! Great bake 😊

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    default user avatar Susan Lucas

    Easy and brilliant taste

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    default user avatar Mary Scott

    Absolutely love this recipe of Mary’s I make this a lot and my family can’t get enough of it my husband has to have sultanas in his.

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    default user avatar jackie Stephen

    Great easy recipe. I add four seed mix for some crunch or chopped walnuts.

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    default user avatar Paula

    Fantastic recipe however the measurements for the loaf tin were totally out! This made way too much cake batter and I had to try and pour the mixture into a bigger loaf tin before baking or it would have overflowed.

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    default user avatar Roisin

    Great recipe

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    default user avatar Lena Wilkie

    I have lost count how many times I have baked this cake for my extremely fussy son. He absolutely loves this banana loaf. I have tried various recipes for banana loaf, and this by far, is the best ever. I sometimes even give the top a light drizzle of icing, as he loves it this way too. I completely recommend this recipe. It’s so easy and fool-proof.

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    default user avatar Susan Bullivant

    Easy to do

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    default user avatar Sydney

    It is soooo slay!!!!!!!!!

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    default user avatar Morag

    This one family love !!!

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    default user avatar Lili

    Easy and delicious it can’t go wrong

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    default user avatar Isabella

    Most delicious banana bread ever!

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    default user avatar Jen Maryan

    What a fantastic cake and so easy to make. I shall be making it again..
    Love the way everything get put in the same bowl then mixed together saving lots of time and washing up, and more time to be spent with friends..

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    default user avatar Berniece

    I love this recipe. I add an extra banana though and LOTS of cinnamon. Always goes down well when it’s baked!

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    default user avatar Anmarie Gee

    Great delicious

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    default user avatar Jane Carney

    Easy and delicious

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    default user avatar Rose

    Super easy to make and very delicious

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    default user avatar Babs

    Amazing, easy and always a success

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    default user avatar Alan F

    Easy recipe to follow and it turned out beautifully. Really pleased with my first attempt, really tasty and not too sweet 😄👍

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    default user avatar A beginer

    So easy to prepare and tastes amazing.

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    default user avatar Lynne N

    Absolutely gorgeous, I make it regularly for friends at work and family

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    default user avatar Jane yale

    It was easy all in one very little mess quick to do and lovely

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    default user avatar Adam

    Always turns out delicious, but the top always burns before the inside seems done. I am thinking the oven is hotter than it is set to… Hmm.

    Maybe I just need to turn it down.

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    default user avatar Tess

    It was great. I added some walnuts to the mixture and reduced the sugar slightly The cake rose beautifully and was very moist. It kept well too.

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    default user avatar Michael mckeown

    I am a novice Baker but I was able to follow this easily, the banana bread was really good. I have used this recipe several times now.

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    default user avatar June

    Great recipe I’ve used it many times with good results every time.

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    default user avatar Annie

    Simple recipe; wonderful moist cake.

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    default user avatar Sharon x

    This is my go to recipe . Friends and family won’t accept any others.
    Thank you Mary Berry .
    I would like know if I can use a 9×9 inch square tin with the same ingredients?

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    default user avatar kate

    lovely 👏👏👏 easy recipes to follow

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    default user avatar Bridgett chandler

    Came out brilliant so moist and tasty so easy to make made two both came out perfect

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    default user avatar Gary Duffy

    Fantastic loaf that is simple to make and tastes delicious especially if spread with butter.

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    default user avatar Margaret Moloney

    Brilliant cake is amazing so moist

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    default user avatar Melanie

    Always a firm family favourite ❤

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    default user avatar KH

    absolutely perfect cake every time simple recipe ! Don’t expect anything better from Mary Berry

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    default user avatar Rose Waisberg

    Great but I don’t use baking powder.

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    default user avatar Yvonne Middlehurst

    quick and easy banana loaf ,lovely and moist
    I highly recommend it
    I add chopped walnuts

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    default user avatar Aileen

    So so easy to make and tastes delicious! Will add chocolate chips next time for texture 🥰❤️👍

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    default user avatar Caoilainn

    It was amazing so easy to cook too, Definitely worth the wait!

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    default user avatar Ellie

    I love it . It tastes amazing

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    default user avatar Tricia

    Perfect! Super simple to make and the results were amazing, I was surprised by the amount of comments and compliments I had.

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    default user avatar Sandra Wakefield

    Mines just come out of the oven, looks and smells delicious

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    default user avatar Janet Southwood

    Lovely cake! I add chopped pecans

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    default user avatar Steph

    Best banana bread recipe, always make this throughout the year

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    default user avatar pearl

    its amazing !!!!!!

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    default user avatar June

    Love this it’s really nice with butter, can’t stop making it !

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    default user avatar Sandra Morris

    Amazing cake I also added cranberries and golden sultanas it tasted delicious. I baked it in the air fryer too!
    **No cooking time in your recipe though**

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Sandra,

    Thank you for your comment. The cooking time is stated both within in the instructions and at the top of the recipe. Mary advises baking for one hour until risen and golden brown.

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    default user avatar Lesley

    Fabulous. So soft. Great texture

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    default user avatar Julie

    So easy to make my partner said it’s the best one yet

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    default user avatar Yasin

    Just tried it this evening for a guest to have with their tea and it was a hit, he even took some home for his ‘little boy’ 🙂

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    default user avatar Kevin edwards

    One of the best banana loaves so far.

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    default user avatar Sylvia.

    So easy. Added less sugar (4ozs) and an extra banana and some walnuts. Left out the milk. Delicious 😋

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    default user avatar Haleema

    I tried this recipe and it was gorgeous! So soft and flavourful

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    default user avatar Jo

    I use only 2 oz of sugar, plenty sweet enough.

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    default user avatar Doreen Connelly

    Very good recipe and so easy to follow I always use this one 😁

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    default user avatar Marie

    Loved it so easy

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    default user avatar Brenda Stevenson

    Best banana bread recipe going . Made for home and work colleagues. They absolutely can’t get enough..thanks mary 👌😀

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    default user avatar Michael mckeown

    Very easy to follow recipe and instructions. The banana bread was delicious everyone who tried it thought so.

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    default user avatar Valerie McMaster

    Fantastic,it’s been a long time since I have baked anything but I thought I would try this my Grandaughter loves it and asked me if I would make it for her again and also asked if she could bake some as well

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    default user avatar Pamela

    Very good. I replaced flour with GF flour added xanthan gum and it works a treat, great for us coeliacs.

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    default user avatar Helen Collier

    I love this recipe. I’m making it every other week, so simple and easy to make . All staff in AE and the ambulance crews( partner is a paramedic) love it aswell. 😁

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    default user avatar Sue Hodge

    Fabulous

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    default user avatar KerstinW

    So easy to prepare and tastes great. I replaced some of the flower with finely ground almonds – can thoroughly recommend it.

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    default user avatar Deedee

    Foolproof, quick and easy recipe for busy households. Excellent results every bake. I add dark chocolate chips to mine. Yum!

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    default user avatar Saada Ali

    Loved it and added pitted dates

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    default user avatar XPX

    An absolute go to for a family on the go a slice before a 10 k or for pure 😋

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    default user avatar Susan Brown

    Very easy and simple to follow. Good way to use bananas that are ripe and most of the ingredients are already in the kitchen cupboards

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    default user avatar Ron

    Very easy to do giving excellent result. More bananas can be added to personal taste.

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    default user avatar David Pereira

    Foolproof every time. Brilliant recipe which I’ve also adapted a number of times. Used desiccated coconut a few times as an add on ingredient (about 1dessert spoonful) and added another dessert spoon of milk to maintain the moistness. Worked perfectly.

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    default user avatar Josephine Ferrari

    I love this recipe, so easy to follow and to
    Prepare. Delicious !

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    default user avatar Caz cazza

    This recipe is amazing and an easy bake. Even managed to get my fruit avoiding daughter to eat it. It’s her favourite loaf to eat.
    Can be made with less sugar and still just as tasty!
    I would recommend making 2 loafs as 1 is never enough. 😜

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    default user avatar Janice O

    My go to recipe so easy, I make it with plant based butter and oat milk as my granddaughter is Dairy free, still tastes exactly the same. I do add some cinnamon and a drop of allspice in as well 👍

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    default user avatar Anne Walton

    Very good

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    default user avatar Emjay F

    Have used this recipe a good few times now, it’s very easy and the family love it.

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    default user avatar Steve C

    Never made any type of cake before, this was lovely. I did use 3 bananas and a drop of vanilla essence.

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    default user avatar Mary

    Highly Recommend, so easy to make, the children love it 😋

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    default user avatar Dan monk

    I use my potato ricer for the banana
    Such an easy recipe this is and good n tasty 😎

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    default user avatar Maggie Priest

    Never fails, I’ve made this lots of times.
    One handy tip, if your bananas are not ripe , roast them whole in a medium oven for 5/8 mins. The skin turns black but the bananas remain lovely and soft inside . Ideal to mash easily.

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    default user avatar Karen

    Great recipe, consistent good results. Sometimes I add mixed spice, sometimes ground ginger and stem ginger, sometimes grated lemon rind. I think it’s got a better flavour the day after it’s made.

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    default user avatar Ellie Craythorn

    Very easy and my banana cake is so delicious 😋 I love it 😀 😋
    25 October 2024

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    default user avatar Trish Longdon

    My 4 year old Grandson loves it! We cook it after school…one change is that Josh turns the bananas into goo before they go it. I can recommend the method.

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    default user avatar Zigzag

    I like it very much

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    default user avatar Rachael

    Love this recipe, have made sooo many times. Make either in loaf tin or muffin trays (20 mins) Like to substitute in some soft brown sugar and also add vanilla essence. Today added some fresh raspberries to one muffin tray and chocolate chips to another which worked well too.

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    default user avatar ROBERT SANDERS

    Great – I add 1/2 tsp ground ginger!

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    default user avatar Tess

    Great recipe. I had three over ripe bananas so increased the quantities by half again. I also added some chia seeds, flax seeds and pecans. I used yogurt instead of milk. I’m very happy with how it turned out. Very easy and quick to do b

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    default user avatar ELEANOR.

    Just love this recipe and so does all the family.Quick and easy and no left over bananas in the bin…

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    default user avatar Melina

    The best banana bread I ate in my life and so easy to make!

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    default user avatar Pf

    I have made this loaf about 6 times so far,it is a great recipe,never fails ,the children love helping to make it as it is so perfect just one bowl,it never lasts very long once out of the oven, chocolate spread goes deliciously spread on a slice once the bread is cooled

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    default user avatar Pfmc

    I have made this loaf about 6 times so far,it is a great recipe,never fails ,the children love helping to make it as it is so perfect just one bowl,it never lasts very long once out of the oven, chocolate spread goes deliciously spread on a slice once the bread is cooled

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    default user avatar Henrietta Daniels

    Exellent recipe A little ground ginger went well when added to the mix also I decide to ice it and add stem ginger to the top when cooled.

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    default user avatar Colette Mcmenamin

    Was delighted the way my banana cake came out , best of all it was so simple to make

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    default user avatar Sarah Crawford

    So simple! I added a little cinnamon to ours, what a treat 😋

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    default user avatar Coleen Douglas

    Very easy to follow. Taste very moist. Only takes 15 min to prepare.

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    default user avatar Charles O'Callaghan

    Absolutely beautiful.plus so easy to make .

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    default user avatar EILEEN Millar

    I added sultanas to the mixture, big hit made it more interesting! Thanks!!!

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    default user avatar Sandra

    Lovely always comes out well and lived by my family.

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    default user avatar Mercy

    I have made it many times. Always comes out well. Delicious with a cup of tea.

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    default user avatar Nong

    I have made it many times. Always comes out well.

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    default user avatar Mary Adamson

    Love it so easy and delicious.

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    default user avatar Lesley

    Best recipe for a banana cake every.

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    default user avatar Sandra Edwards

    Beautiful cake and so easy to follow.😍

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    default user avatar Dave Evans

    Very simple to follow recipe I added dark chocolate chips for that extra treat

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    default user avatar Margaret Martin

    I have used it 3 times and it always tastes lovely

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    default user avatar Chris Lee

    This recipe was delicious and we are making 2 more today as it went down well with all the family

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    default user avatar Lucy B

    Very tasty and moist. A tried and tested favourite that I come back to again and again.

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    default user avatar Evelyn Kane

    Delicious recipe 😋 so easy to make, love it

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    default user avatar AnnieCarson

    Delight full my family loved it

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    default user avatar Mr Malcolm Duncton

    Very good & easy to prepare & cook
    I doubled everthing to finish off the Banana’s
    Hopefully it will turn out ok

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    default user avatar Helen McGregor

    Tasty and moist. Popular with guests

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    default user avatar Matt B

    Really easy to bake and very tasty. Goes well with most things. Definitely baking it again.

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    default user avatar mitt1132

    very good i added coco powder for an extra chocolaty taste!

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    default user avatar Lynne

    Easy to bake and very tasteful. I add a wee squeeze of orange and add the zest of the orange to the mix and finish with a drizzle of icing.

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    default user avatar Jim kane

    Great very easy to bake tastes brill.

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    default user avatar Geoff Stockton

    Great easy to do tastes very moorish

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    default user avatar Marion Dawson

    Best recipe. Super easy and turns out an absolute treat every time.

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    default user avatar KAY HOLLAND

    VERY EASY

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    default user avatar LesG

    Excellent, so easyto make and tastes delicious. Can’t stop baking it, nor eating it for that matter.

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    default user avatar Nigelwv

    My go to Banana bread recipe, comes out perfect every time, and goes down really well with a nice cuppa

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    default user avatar G Elizabeth.

    Great . I used chestnut flour for a gluten free loaf.

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    default user avatar Louise A.

    Always turns out perfectly and I always do it by hand!! Add in some custard powder and blueberries from time to time as well as some cinnamon.
    Yummmmmm thank you Mary Berry.. 😀😀😀

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    default user avatar Shelagh Mesher

    Easy recipe but maybe a lower temperature for fan ovens.

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    default user avatar Helen

    Such an easy recipe with lovely result

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    default user avatar Sai Vanathi Bellie

    Tried the same recipe. Came out really well. Did not have any baking powder, so I used a pinch of baking soda and a tsp of lemon juice.

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    default user avatar Lisa

    Good outcome and husband eats it all with me over 3-4 days . It’s a fast recipe which quench our thirst for a quick dessert 👍👍😊

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    default user avatar Joy

    Very easy to follow and taste 😋 goid

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    default user avatar Jan A.

    Have made this many times and always a success – delicious.

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    default user avatar Tina Mcdermott

    Lovely cake and easy to make

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    default user avatar Mr Graham Thurston

    I reduced the sugar to 4 ounces, and used a darker sugar put some caramel essence in it was lush.

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    default user avatar Janet

    It was really very easy and came out perfect.

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    default user avatar Cherryl ramsden

    What a lovely moist scrumptious banana cake, will definitely make this again and again. I would say it keeps well but with two cake loving men in the family that will never happen

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    default user avatar EK

    Liked this recipe. Easy to make and everyone loved it. Made my second one today. My neighbours love it!

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    default user avatar Marie

    So easy to prepare.

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    default user avatar [email protected]

    Great receipe moist and tasty, making it for a second time today. I substitute GF flour and stork, also used 3 bananas each time.

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    default user avatar Zonia

    Making this agin today (2nd time) easy to make and delicious 😋

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    default user avatar Annie S

    Best banana loaf recipe I have ever used , always rises , great moist cake which everyone loves.

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    default user avatar Jane

    Sorry but this is the worst banana bread I’ve ever made. Bland and came out shiny! The temperature should be more like 160C for much longer.

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    default user avatar Linda

    So easy to make.

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    default user avatar Rod

    Really easy to follow and cake turns out excellent.

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    default user avatar Jennifer

    It’s brilliant, I make it every week. My family love it. Perfect every time. I don’t put in as much sugar 2 ounces less and it’s still fine.

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    default user avatar Morag

    This makes the best banana load and a very easy recipe I’ve added choc chips too this time
    Thank you

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    default user avatar Sam

    Brilliant recipe

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    default user avatar Elaine Siggery

    Delicious make this a few times now!!

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    default user avatar Louise

    Best recipe! It’s a real nice treat in our household

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    default user avatar Pam Toulson

    So easy to make and very yummy. Will definitely make again.

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    default user avatar Elaine

    Simple, easy to follow recipe with perfect results. I add vanilla extract with enhances the taste.

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    default user avatar Helen Collier

    I have done recipe a few times now and all my family love it and it’s so simple to make . It’s mostly eaten warm as my family won’t wait for it to cool down 😁👍
    So it’s a big thumbs up from us ..👍👍👍

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    default user avatar Veronica

    Quick and easy recipe to follow – first time of making it and it has turned out great. I’ll be using this recipe again, I love easy to follow recipes👍😋

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    default user avatar Angela

    Brilliant recipe and so easy and of course delicious. I reduced the oven temperature slightly and it’s perfect. I often add chocolate chips.

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    default user avatar Carol

    It split quite a lot and 180 was too high and it nearly burned.

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    default user avatar Lisa Smylie

    My go to banana bread recipe

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    default user avatar Josephine Giblin

    I follow the instructions exactly, I have a fan oven so baked it on 160c for 1 hour, the skewer came out clean, but the base of cake was very stodgy and not cooked enough, it also sank, I find it difficult to get a recipe that really works well, never mind at least we can eat the top half

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    default user avatar Jane

    This recipe is one of the best banana cake ones I have found 😋

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    default user avatar Micheal

    Scrumptious , i cant wait to present this in my cooking show

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    default user avatar Chris F

    Love it! Made it so many times and always a crowd pleaser. I do loosely cover with foil after about 40mins to stop it burning 👍

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    default user avatar Lorna Evans

    Delicious cake making it again at the minute 😊

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    default user avatar Doreen Connelly

    It’s a great recipe I use it all the time 😁

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    default user avatar Amy

    1 hour on 180 in my oven was too much and it came out burnt sadly.

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    default user avatar Oksana Ryan

    I love this recipe. Everything in the bowl together, mix and bake. Couldn’t be easier. No wasted bananas anymore. Lovely, flavourful and moist cake. Brilliant recipe. Thanks Mary.

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    default user avatar trish jones

    I’ve been baking cakes for many years. This is a very simple recipe and such a lovely moist cake. Well worth trying.

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    default user avatar Pauline

    Easy recipe to get rid of old bananas. Family love it and it’s filling

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    default user avatar Jen K

    Always use this recipe and sometimes use vegetable oil for an even moister
    cake. Really most, flavoursome and rises well.

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    default user avatar Iryna.

    Absolutely amazing recipe , so easy , no effort , made quickly to safe really overripe bananas. Made 2 cakes and one is gone within half an hour . Saved the recipe definitely!

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    default user avatar DJ

    Made this for first time absolutely delicious, put my oven to fan 170 and it cooked with a lovely golden colour top

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    default user avatar KateC

    It truly is the best banana loaf I have ever made. So easy to make and positively delicious! Have already abandoned all other recipes I have used and will be sticking with this. Thank you Mary Berry!

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    default user avatar M Gibbons

    Easy recipe but totally delicious to bake! A firm favourite with the family!

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    default user avatar Mary

    This is the best banana loaf ever! So easy to make and absolutely delicious. It was moist and tasted even better the next day. I will be making this one regularly.

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    default user avatar Noelle

    Brilliant and so easy to make

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    default user avatar Hines

    So easy to make, taste lovely. I will be making double the mixture next time.
    All the family loved it.

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    default user avatar Lorraine K

    Always turns out perfect , all the family love it

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    default user avatar Carmel Minto

    It looked ok although a bit too brown on outside, should I have covered with foil? When I cut into it, it looked like the bottom was too moist still, like the bananas had sunk? Obvs did something wrong … however it still tasted fine👍🏼

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    default user avatar Kay Booth

    So easy to make I doubled the ingredients so my grandchildren can enjoy and added a teaspoon of cinnamon

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    default user avatar Carolyn Newton

    Easy and tasty

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    default user avatar karen elizabeth villadsen

    Used it for so many yrs.sometimes i add chocolate or cinnemon.

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    default user avatar Maria Roberts

    Just tried this recipe for the first time. WOW!!! super easy 59 make and turned put beautifully. I did add in a teaspoon of cinnamon and it gave it just that little edge.

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    default user avatar Maggie

    Perfect for family and my Coffee mornings. Friends alwaus ask for it

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    default user avatar Gill

    Easy to do last for days and very moist.

    Made 14/10/24

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    default user avatar Sarah

    It’s delicious and moist, gets better every day if it lasts that long

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    default user avatar Susan McGrath-Tate

    Made this yesterday and even my son who doesn’t eat bananas has eaten 3 slices of this. Beautiful and so easy and fast to make.

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    default user avatar Helene Bull

    LOVELY FOR BREAKFAST WITH YOGURT

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    default user avatar Aoife

    Good but even better with a lot of chocolate chips ✨️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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    default user avatar June Elaine Ward

    It’s in the oven now
    Looks good do far xx

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    default user avatar Islawd

    It’s easy to make and has amazing results.we added chocolate and it was delicious

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    default user avatar Sam from Hove

    Gorgeous, scrumptious, easy peasy loaf cake.

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    default user avatar Linda palmer

    Fantastic so simple to make it was gone within a hour

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    default user avatar Liz Porter

    Dead easy and tastes great

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    default user avatar rice

    very beautiful, recommend making it and adding chocolate chips.

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    default user avatar Angela Thompson

    Fool proof

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    default user avatar Donna.D

    Super simple and quick to put together, especially with little ones. Great use for over ripened bananas the only difficult thing is waiting for it to cook and not eating it all at once.

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    default user avatar Andy B

    My wife and her work mates were blown away by it. Now they want it every Friday

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    default user avatar Finslay

    It’s my favoursre

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    default user avatar Pete C

    It’s still baking but after 30mins it’s very soggy in the middle but the top is very brown. I’m worried it’s going to burn. Maybe 180° is too high?

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    default user avatar Virginia Turner

    Easy to make, good way of using up ripe bananas, tasted delicious, has anyone tried slicing in half and adding bettercream?

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    default user avatar mark Hallett

    Quick, easy and very tasty.

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    default user avatar Jacky Barnett

    Really easy to make and tastes so good.
    Kept the builders happy for an afternoon treat.

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    default user avatar Gordon R Bond

    Ah simple but simply delicious any one can make this banana bread/cake I add a few chocolate chips providing you are not at slimming world 😂🙈

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    default user avatar Julie Philpotts. Upton on Severn

    Have tried several different recipes, but this is by far the best & always gives perfect results. Thankyou Mary. X

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    default user avatar Victoria Goodall

    So easy and came out really nice

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    default user avatar Barbara

    First time of making banana bread but it went down well. Moist and delicious. Easy to make and won’t throw the old bananas out again.

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    default user avatar Valentina

    My first banana bread ever and it was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.

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    default user avatar Iqra

    Turned out great

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    default user avatar Brid Corcoran

    Absolutely perfect.So easy to make and it tasted lovely.I make it on a regular basis and will continue to do so.

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    default user avatar Irene Irving

    Great recipe. Simple cake to bake. Excellent results.

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    default user avatar Cal ward

    Excellent good flavour and moist

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    default user avatar Iestyn

    Can this recipe be used in a bread machine?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Lestyn,

    We wouldn’t recommend using a bread machine for this recipe.

    Happy Cooking!
    The Happy Foodie Team

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    default user avatar Greg Walters

    Very easy to prepare and a tasty result.Great recipe.

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    default user avatar Terence Holden

    How easy is this? Everyone has these ingredients in there cupboard.

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    default user avatar Nom nom nom

    Good recipe but I added less sugar and maybe make it so the recipe doesn’t have as much butter…….

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    default user avatar The bakers

    I’d use it any time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    default user avatar Clare,Felicity and Eleanor.

    Amazingly good!!!!!!!

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    default user avatar Liz

    Love this recipe

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    default user avatar Marion

    Loaf turns out perfect every time. Delicious.

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    default user avatar Marie

    I have and I always have a sticky middle.
    What am I doing wrong???

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Marie,

    Thanks so much for your comment. We’re sorry to hear your loaf always has a sticky middle. Have you tried extending the baking time in five minute increments until a skewer inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean?

    All the best,
    The Happy Foodie Team

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    default user avatar Martin

    Absolutely delicious

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    default user avatar Mary Watts

    Easy to make and tasty to eat

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    default user avatar Tracy

    This recipe is beautiful and my turned out jut right

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    default user avatar Gráinne

    Kevin Moloney recommended this banana bread recipe to me and it did not disappoint! Thank you for your recipe wisdom Kevin – 10/10 would recommend to a friend

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    default user avatar Annie

    Very good and easy to make my family love it

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    default user avatar Rosemary Ash

    Absolutely beautiful

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    default user avatar Jill

    Love this recipe and it has been my go to each time, I add chocolate chips to it sometimes and it’s delightful.

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    default user avatar Daniel S

    Added some G&B cocoa powder and cooked for less time, turned out great. Increase recipe by 1.5 for 2lb loaf tin imo.

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    default user avatar Krys Murphy

    Very tasty. I followed the instructions but did bake on 175C on the fan oven setting. Turned out super.

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    default user avatar Cath bellamy

    Really quick and easy very light and tasty ,I make one every week

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    default user avatar Robert Bland

    We’ve enjoyed this many times and I’m just about to make another one.

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    default user avatar Yvonne MASON

    Wascreally yummy, you could taste the banana, I added a little vanilla essence too

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    default user avatar Tabitha Krawczyk

    Tasty

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    default user avatar Gilly

    Lovely cake. I forgot the milk but turned out well regardless. 4 star quick and easy.

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    default user avatar Foodie365

    Loved this recipe. Was so easy.

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    default user avatar Mary Maskey

    Easy mix
    Lovely texture
    I also added sultanas

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    default user avatar Sylvia Griffiths

    Lovely moist banana bread. I served it with a smidgen of butter.

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    default user avatar Rosie Noon

    Easy recipe to follow
    Lovely moist very tasty my children love it’s

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    default user avatar Dippy

    Easy to do. I reduce the sugar to 130g as I find it too sweet otherwise. If I add a few blobs of soft nutella here and there I only add 120 g. The nutella adds dimension and the loaf is all the better for it. Soon disappears !

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    default user avatar Banana Man

    A straight forward recipe that produces a lovely banana cake. Made it many times. Since using this recipe I never throw out overripe banana’s, just stick them in the freezer if you don’t plan on using them and then when the time comes to make the cake, they will be perfect. more overripe the better.
    I have actually cut down the amount of sugar though, to 150gm and it still tastes superb. Highly recommended. Many thanks Mary.

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    default user avatar Patsy Ryder

    A great, trusted recipe that I use often.

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    default user avatar Chris

    Cooked it a few times and love it

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    default user avatar Snoozalicious

    Tasty, moist, delicious. Follow the instructions and you won’t go wrong. The family love it!

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    default user avatar Jacqueline Don Maddrell

    Really successful recipe – creamed sugar and butter in the bowl then added rest of ingredients. Did not need a food mixer. Also just greased a non stick loaf tin. Simply delicious texture and taste. Thoroughly recommend

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    default user avatar Angie

    I tried this last week and it turned out extremely well. My neighbour who’s an avid Baker even tried the loaf and loved it.

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    default user avatar Patricia Grimshaw

    I think this is a great recipe, I have made it many times and always happy with the result, I always add chopped walnuts and decorate the top with halved walnuts before cooking and it tastes really good

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    default user avatar Doreen Connelly

    Great I use it all the time so easy to do 😁

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    default user avatar Antoinette

    It was fab

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    default user avatar Clare Ellison

    Scrumptious ! My family, especially my grandson says it’s ‘awesome’ . It is so moist and very tasty. A spread of butter makes it even yummier, thick slices of the banana loaf are essential.

    Thank you Mary Berry x

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    default user avatar Tina Claridge

    Moist, and amazing taste.

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    default user avatar Linda

    Excellent ,easy to make and tastes delicious

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    default user avatar Jayne

    Amazing recipe,easy to make and delicious taste,popular with all my family

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    default user avatar Brenda Leys

    Very tasty and moist banana loaf have made it s few times

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    default user avatar Lesley Wilson

    Loved it, best one I’ve tried. So easy to just mix everything then add mashed bananas. Love the crispy top. Replaced old food mixer on strength of this recipe. Amazing. Thank you Mary.

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    default user avatar Janet

    I really enjoyed the banana bread, but I did find it quite sweet, could I use granulated sugar instead of castor sugar to make it just a little less sweet?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Janet,

    Thank you so much for your comment and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the banana loaf. We wouldn’t advise switching to granulated sugar as this might impact the texture of the cake but wouldn’t make the bake less sweet. We would advise a 10% reduction in the caster sugar quantity as a starting point to see if that reduces the overall sweetness without negatively impacting the bake. Do let us know how you get on!

    Happy Cooking!
    The Happy Foodie Team

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    default user avatar Helen

    Great and I’m no baker!!!!!!!

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    default user avatar Mandy

    Works every time. I have added extra bananas when they’re almost too ripe to eat and it’s delicious

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    default user avatar Fiona Van Der Nest

    Fantastic, great results everyone. This is the third time using this easy recipe. This time I added an extra small ripen banana, it was delicious!

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    default user avatar Grace

    It’s amazing

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    default user avatar Lesley Wilson

    Lovely but not sure if salted or unsalted butter should be used.

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    default user avatar Puja

    Super tasty and easy to make.

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    default user avatar Emilia Johnston

    I made this twice in two weeks and I’m going to make it again. Perfect. It’s absolutely delicious; my family is obsessed with it. 🙂 🙂

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    default user avatar Freda

    Excellent quick and easy and a nice banana taste: I would give this a 5 star rating

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    default user avatar Tricia Zimmermann

    Great recipe! I tweaked it slightly and added stewed apples and some rum. It came out beautifully and was delicious.

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    default user avatar Chrissie

    Soft light and absolutely delicious.
    I serve this for my grandaughter its fool proof everytime. She loves the top decorated with a layer of creamy nutella chocolate spread then decorated with hundreds and thousands

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    default user avatar Karen Lafferty

    Amazing recipe, works every time and tastes amazing. So easy

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    default user avatar Patricia Molloy

    Delicious and so easy to make, I have made this 3 times in 2weeks. Thank you Mary Berry.

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    default user avatar Anne Grieve

    I use this recipe all the time , you can add dark chocolate chips or coconut it’s very easy to adapt to suit sometimes I add chopped almonds.

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    default user avatar Elaine

    Great recipe for those of us ‘scared’ of baking! So simple & tasty.

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    default user avatar Kimberly C.

    This is my my new favorite banana bread / loaf recipe . It is very easy to prepare and has a great flavor and moist texture . Will be great to make for the church bake sales because of the ease ! I add nuts depending on whom i am making it for . Delish !

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    default user avatar Valerie

    It was straight forward & tasted delicious

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    default user avatar Julia

    Made with x1.5 all ingredients. Mixed cocoa into 1/4 of batter and marbled in the tin, which is yummy as well as beautiful. So delicious and so moist – best banana bread recipe I’ve tried.

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    default user avatar Karen

    Been using this recipe for years . Brilliantly easy and very popular. Keeps well.

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    default user avatar Mrs

    Can also be improvised with golden caster sugar briwn sugar

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    default user avatar Veronica

    Perfect , so easy and very tasty. Thank you Mary Berry

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    default user avatar Susan

    Always turns out nice

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    default user avatar Queenie Joseph

    I always use this recipe, perfect every time!!

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    default user avatar Laura Munns

    I’ve just made this and is lovely this is the first time made banana bread.

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    default user avatar Gordon Rankin Bond

    5*+How could it not go right following one of Britains best loved bakers a legend in our time.

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    default user avatar Guy Bear Ballance

    I use this recipe all the time as a base for my banana cake. It’s brilliant on its own or the addition of fruit or blueberries or even chocolate.

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    default user avatar ChrissielovesJoe

    I like it delicious! But I also like even more and prefer a round cake shape, a higher fluffier and lighter type like a sponge rather than a heavy bread . so I add an extra egg and baking powder and spoon this into a taller victoria sandwich type baking tin and bake it in the oven. Add clotted cream in thd side. You cant beat it! the combination of a fluffy lighter smoother sponge consistency with air whipped bananas in!!

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    default user avatar Megan Hackett

    Pretty good as a base recipe. I added a few things; chopped hazelnuts, cinammon, vanilla essence. I only used 75g of sugar, not 175 and it was sweet enough.

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    default user avatar Jeanne

    Excellent.
    Easy to make and very good to eat. Thank you.

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    default user avatar Sara Lang

    I can not bake, seriously none of my bakes ever work. But low and behold I nearly passed out when this came out of the oven and was risen, looked and tasted amazing and best of all was really easy. I will be using this as a base for other flavours. Carrot and sultana next.

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    default user avatar AnOldPup

    This is delicious banana loaf! It’s sweet, moist & tastes of bananas – a great way to use over ripe bananas if like me you don’t like them overly ripe. I’ll definitely bake this again & so so easy to make – simple recipe & simple steps. Perfect for a non-baker like e.

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    default user avatar Gillian Croft

    I use it all the time!! It’s quick and easy whilst looking after my grandchildren

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    default user avatar Pauline.

    Amazing recipe, quick and easy for a delicious result. Yum!

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    default user avatar Vicky

    Great, easy recipe but mine didn’t raise very well for some reason and I followed ingredients.. maybe I didn’t mix it well enough

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    default user avatar Marceyah

    So quick, easy and so delicious.

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    default user avatar Diane

    Easy to follow, with delicious results.

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    default user avatar Heather Acton

    Success every time . Easy to put together and delicious

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    default user avatar Sue sidhu

    Amazing banana cake so easy to bake. All ingredients in one mix n bake.

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    default user avatar Maria

    Loved it !! Very easy and very tasty !!works every time

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    default user avatar Pauline

    Yes I did but with gluten free flour it’s the best on I have ever made.
    It tasted fantastic.

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    default user avatar Terri Anderson

    So easy and tasted amazing.🍰🍰🍰

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    default user avatar Heather Martin

    Absolutely delicious! And so easy to make!

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    default user avatar Julie

    Loved this recipe. So easy. I decorated with icing with added yellow colouring

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    default user avatar Angie Farley

    Scrumptious

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    default user avatar Catherine Shepherd

    Such a simple recipe and really tasty result.

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    default user avatar Anika Mann-Patel

    Its an amazing taste and i just love this recepie

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    default user avatar Lynn

    Very easy and my family loved it

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    default user avatar Abc

    Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!
    Huge fans of this recipe.

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    default user avatar Christine Nally

    Fantastic and so easy

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    default user avatar Trudy Nelmes

    Added mango excellent result. Deeellliiicccioooouuuussss !

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    default user avatar Rachel

    Absolutely loved 🥰 by the whole family. My grandchild is a very big fan 🫣. 2 years old and already a food critic 🤣🤣🤣

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    default user avatar Patricia Linwood

    So easy and to make and very yummy so my friends say

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    default user avatar Julie

    Really lovely easy recipe for your ripe bananas

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    default user avatar Sheila W

    Love this recipe, so easy an quite delicious.

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    default user avatar Amethyst

    Always a Winner with my family, I always make two and pop one in the freezer as a go to! can’t go wrong withMary Berry recipes.

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    default user avatar Amethyst

    Easy recipe that’s always a winner in my family, Mary Berry really is the Queen of baking 😋💞

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    default user avatar Isobel Willis

    Very easy, no fuss. Added some peanut butter and choc chips. Delicious.

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    default user avatar Hafsah sha

    Greater

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    default user avatar Jo

    Always comes out perfect. I follow the recipe to the letter, but then add a sprinkling of brown sugar over the top – gives a lovely golden brown and a bit of a crunch!

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    default user avatar Yvonne Murphy

    Simple & delicious 🤤

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    default user avatar Yvonne Turfrey

    Absolutely lovely easy to make ,tastes wonderful .

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    default user avatar Maria Stephenson

    Perfect simple recipe for a cake that everyone loves!xx

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    default user avatar Linda mcdonald

    This recipe was delicious coming from someone who cant bake will be making it again

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    default user avatar jim mulqueen

    great recipe so easy to do LOVE IT

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    default user avatar Geraldine Meacham

    Easy to make and delicious. Kids love to make it. Save on food waste.

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