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Plantain Cake Recipe (Torta de Plátano Maduro)
Plantain Cake Recipe (Torta de Plátano Maduro) is made with very ripe plantains, vegetable oil for frying, and beaten eggs.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides · Desserts
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Get to know the ingredients
large very ripe plantains
In the method: Peel the plantains and cut them into thin strips about ¼” in thickness.
vegetable oil for frying
In the method: In a deep skillet, add vegetable oil.
beaten eggs
In the method: In a medium bowl, combine milk, beaten eggs, sugar, cinnamon, guava paste, cheese cubes and fried plantain.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 4 large very ripe plantainsIngredient note
Source: 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for fryingIngredient note
Source: 3 beaten eggsIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup milkIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon sugarIngredient note
Source: 2 cups guava pasteIngredient note
Source: 2 cups mozzarella cheese (cubed)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (grated for topping)
How to make it
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The last little job
Finish as directed
Pour mixture into a greased baking pan, sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.
A little more help as you go
Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven and skillet. Start with this step: Peel the plantains and cut them into thin strips about ¼” in thickness.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What happens at the end?
Pour mixture into a greased baking pan, sprinkle grated cheese on top and bake for 30 minutes.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: mycolombianrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.