Tropical Banana Pineapple Spice Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

3. 3

   Add the crushed pineapple (with juice), sugar, and vanilla essence to the mashed bananas. Mix well.

4. 4

   Beat in the eggs until fully incorporated.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, mixed spice, grated nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and black pepper.

6. 6

   Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Place the bay leaf on top of the batter for aroma.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaf.