Torta de Maduro (Ripe Plantain and Cheese Cake)
Ingredients
- 5 ripe plantains peeled and mashed
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 3 beaten eggs
- ¼ cup of milk
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or grated panela
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking pan and bake for 50 minutes.
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There are so many traditional Colombian dishes using plantains that I could write a cookbook containing only plantain recipes!
Fried ripe plantains (tajadas de maduro) are the most popular way to cook ripe plantains in Latin America, but if you like ripe plantains and want a dish that would show them off in a different way, this Torta de Plátano Maduro is perfect. For this recipe the plantains should be very ripe, which usually means the skin should be almost black.
This Torta de Maduro is a savory baked Ripe Plantain and Cheese Cake or casserole dish from El Valle department of Colombia. It can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, but I also love to make it for breakfast or brunch.
Buen provecho!
Naomi
Thank you for replying, Erica! Yes, I saw that recipe, but I prefer less sweet desserts sometimes, and I just wondered if this would work for that.
Erica Dinho
Yes, but it's not very sweet 🙂
Naomi
Is this something that can be used for dessert also?
Erica Dinho
Hi Naomi, I prefer to eat this one as a side dish, But I have another plantain cake perfect for dessert. Here is the recipe: https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/plantain-cake-torta-de-platano-maduro/
george urbaitis
Wow We just made this tonight.....its good.We are from Canada and my daughter was given a small bottle of maple syrup from her boyfriend.We sprinkled a little bit on the cake...it was a new dimention of food...youcan doa lot with this!!!
Coco in the Kitchen
I'm nuts about fried plantains, but had a bad experience years ago when I bought some that were not quite ready to be eaten.
This cake is just too easy. I cannot wait to try it. Thanks for the tip on how to choose the perfect plantain!
Alan Bowman
There appears to be no flour or other starch in the recipe. Is that correct?
Erica Dinho
Correct 🙂
Marlene
How many people will this recipe serve?
Erica Dinho
6 to 8 servings.
Joan Nova
That looks wonderful!!
Joanne
I have never seen plantains used in cake before but I love the idea!!
grace
what a unique cake--the texture and taste must be absolutely one of a kind!
Julyana
It's a lovely recipe! I can't wait to make it.
Thanks a lot for all your wonderful work here.
Evelyne@cheapethniceatz
I have never seen a plantain cake before and love the fact that it is savory. Looks really great. Great for lunch, brunch or light dinner.
Tamara
That looks delicious! And guess who has five maduros on the counter waiting for inspiration like this? 🙂 Thanks!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Plantains in my favourite cheesecake...absolutely love the idea.
Melissa
que rico!
Judith - Texas
Many thanks for the recipe.
Questions:
What size pan do you use?
What topping (if any) do you recommend when serving?
Erica Dinho
8″ x 8″ Pan.
I like to eat it plain or with guava sauce.
bobbie
What size cake pan. I am plannning an 8" x 8"...large enough?
Erica Dinho
Yes.
Velva
Now this is a creative use with plantains....Totally cool!
Lucy
I've tried several plantain cake recipes...this is the best one. May I recommend Velveeta shredded mozzarella cheese? It has the right consistancy for the cake.