Why is my banana cake not cooking in the middle?
Chef's answer
Why is my banana bread not done in the middle? When you mix the batter thoroughly, the gluten proteins form into long and orderly bundles which in turn produce a solid batter that does not rise well. When it doesn't rise as much as it should, the center of your banana bread may not cook thoroughly..
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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Often, if you make banana bread and cut into it only to find a gooey, underbaked center, that's the reason. ... The top and sides will be a caramel, dark brown, with a yellow bread color in the center, but check it with a toothpick to be sure it's done. Insert a toothpick into the middle to check if it comes out clean.
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Banana bread is typically cooked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit on the lower middle oven rack position. If your bread is turning out still gooey in the middle, check your oven's temperature to ensure that your oven is getting hot enough. Use an oven thermometer to check the oven temperature..
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Is it OK to eat raw banana bread? The short answer is no. Eating raw dough made with flour or eggs can make you sick. ... Breads, cookies, cakes, biscuits, and any other baked good should always be fully cooked before it is eaten..
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Test for doneness using a thermometer Instead of using a cake tester or toothpick to test quick bread, try using a thin-bladed knife (like a paring knife). Push the blade into the center.
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This is method of 'ripening' bananas isn't really ripening them, though it does make them soft and easy to bake with. ... If you use green bananas, they will also blacken and soften, but you won't ripen them to the sweetness that makes a really good banana loaf or banana muffins..
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As bananas ripen, their skin starts to change color from yellow to brown and finally to black. Yellow and brown bananas are safe to eat. But when bananas become black, it is an indication of rot..
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Like most fruits, bananas are not a source of fat or protein, just carbohydrates. When compared with other fruits, like berries, bananas are higher in energy (calories), which gives them a bad reputation of not being "good" for weight loss.
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