This Plantain Cake (Torta de Plátano Maduro) is absolutely delicious. I love the salty and sweet combination from the guava paste and cheese. Perfect for dessert, side dish or snack.
About This Plantain Cake Recipe
Colombians love plátanos and bocadillo or plantains and guava paste in English. We mix these ingredients to make a lot of different Colombian dishes like this Torta de Plátano.
This plantain cake is traditionally served as a side dish, however the sweetness of the guava paste makes this recipe a great dessert. When I was living in Colombia I used to make this cake with fresh cheese called Queso Fresco. This cheese is very common in most of South America. You can find it in Latin American food markets.
Ingredients to Make this Plantain Cake
The printable recipe card with exact amounts and cooking directions is below.
Plantains: You need very ripe plantains to make this cake, because they are sweeter. They should have a lot of black spots.
Oil: vegetable or canola oil will work for this recipe.
Eggs: I like to use paster rise and organic eggs.
Spices: Ground cinnamon and sugar.
Milk: you should use whole milk to make this cake for a wonderful texture.
Guava Paste: you can find guava paste at your local super market in the Latin aisle or online on Amazon.
Cheese: I like to use whole milk mozzarella cheese to make this recipe.
How to Make Ripe Plantain Cake?
- Peel the plantains and cut them into thin strips about ¼” in thickness. Preheat the oven to 350° f.
- In a deep skillet, add vegetable oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the plantain slices and fry for approximately 2 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally.
- Remove the plantains using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk, beaten eggs, sugar, cinnamon, guava paste, cheese cubes and fried plantain. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking pan, sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.
What to Serve with this Ripe Plantain Cake?
This cake is very versatile it can be serve as an appetizer, snack, dessert or side dish. Some of my favorite main dishes to serve with this dish are roasted chicken legs, breaded chicken breast, grilled chicken breast and stuffed meatloaf.
More Plantain Recipes
Plantains with Brown Sugar (Plátanos Calados)
Fried Green Plantains (Patacones)
Baked Plantains with Guava and Cheese (Plátanos Asados con Queso y Bocadillo)
Plantain Cake Recipe (Torta de Plátano Maduro)
Ingredients
- 4 large very ripe plantains
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying
- 3 beaten eggs
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cups guava paste
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese cubed
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese grated for topping
Instructions
- Peel the plantains and cut them into thin strips about ¼” in thickness. Preheat the oven to 350° f.
- In a deep skillet, add vegetable oil. Heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the plantain slices and fry for approximately 2 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally.
- Remove the plantains using a slotted spoon and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine milk, beaten eggs, sugar, cinnamon, guava paste, cheese cubes and fried plantain. Mix well.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking pan, sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.
Coco
Oh my lordy lord. This looks heavenly.
Alright, I might have to give this one a go instead of your other plantain cake!
Adiela
Ya lo he preparado varias veces y me encanta esta receta.. gracias !!
Liz
Would suggest beating the egg whites separately until they are stiff. On another bowl mix the egg yolks, sugar, and other ingredients (wit the exception of the plantains). I like to put some vanilla extract and rum or brandy (a little bit), instead of the cinnamon. I don´t use milk. When they are mixed pour over the egg whites and fold in gently.
Place the plantains in a baking sheet, mix in the egg mixture and bake until it's cooked.
Jorge
I made this plantain cake and we all loved it...! It is fantastic. Colombian food is the best.
Gilma
Erica, gracias por todas tus recetas... todas traen muchos recuerdos...
Una pregunta, tu sabes la receta de empanadas Bogotanas? Gracias!!
Mari
Erica, se ve muy bueno este plato. Aver si lo hago ya que vivo en una finquita de platanos! Gracias por la receta. un abazo, Mari
Gloria Constanza
Gracias por las recetas, esta con platano maduro, suena delicioso. Tratare de hacerlo pronto. Les deseo una Feliz Navidad y un prospero Año Nuevo.
Gloria Constanza
Nichole
I recently discovered guava paste (as a glaze for grilling) and am eager to try your recipe. Do you melt the paste before mixing it or simply cube it? Thanks for sharing!
Erica
Nichole-I used diced guava paste.
Sheila
Oh I am now in Heaven this is one of my favorite foods from when I lived in Colombia (Pasto Narino). If you have never had this you MUST try it. Thank you so much for posting this I am going to make if for my family for Thanksgiving.
Karrie
Hi Erica,
I was wondering if the guava paste can be substituted with something else; I am having a hard time finding it where we live. Thanks for your time-
Erica
Hi Karrie,
Yo can buy guava paste online. You can omit the guava paste and make a plantain and cheese cake.
Maria
I love the recipes, I grow up in Medellin.
Erica
Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for your nice comment!
nikie
i found this by searching for vegan recipes using guava paste... i'm going to have to figure out how to vegan-ize this, it looks too good to skip 🙂
Correen
When I was stationed in Puerto Rico lucky me got to try and fall in love with plantains. My fave way to make and eat them was the twice fry and sprinkle salt on the warm smooshed patties. My mouth is watering just thinking of that and seeing your very yummy recipe.
sandy
I just returned from a week in Medellin. I had a wonderful time and loved the food. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with me.
Erica
Hi Sandy,
I am glad you enjoyed your trip!!!!I love medellín.
Thank you for the nice comment 🙂
Danielle
mmm....looks really good. Ive only cooked with plantains once and really enjoyed the flavor. I think I'll have to try this.
Ricardo
looks great just my type of food.. yum xx