Plantain Cake

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time

minutes

Serving

size

Recipes by DairyMax.

3 ripe plantains, peeled
5 eggs
1 1⁄2 cups white cheese, like feta, queso Llanero, queso blanco tipo paisa or queijo Mineiro, shredded
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1⁄2 cup Venezuelan cream (nata) or 1⁄2 cup sour cream with a splash of buttermilk
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup molasses or brown sugar
6 tablespoons of shredded molasses
1⁄2 cup plain breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for frying

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Using a sharp knife, cut the plantains in half widthwise. From each half, cut several long slices, then fry in a pan with 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat.
Butter the bottom and sides of an oven-safe casserole dish.
Sprinkle the breadcrumbs in a thin and even layer over the buttered pan.
Start building the layers: Add one layer of fried plantains, then cover with shredded cheese, then add another layer of plantains. Repeat the process, then finish with a layer of plantains covered with cheese and cream (nata). Leave about 1⁄2 inch between the plantains and the border of the baking dish.
Prepare a batter with the 5 eggs and pour it over, along with the molasses, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Place in the oven for 15 -20 minutes or until it is brown and bubbly. Serve with a traditional Sunday meal, like a beef roast, green salad and rice.