18: Banana Bread (See Recipe Below)

Baking ➤ Adult Section ➤ Cakes Classes Sat 22nd Aug 2026
Sponsored by
Castletown Cox Estate
Baking - Opening Notes

The Blackmore Cup For The Overall Winner in the Jams Classes.

Please see Rules and Regulations that apply to Baking section on competitions section

**Only one entry per person per class**

Cakes Classes - Opening Notes

Rules & conditions:

  1. NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED UNLESS PAID FOR IN FULL
  2. Exhibits to be in place before 10.00 am. on Show morning.  
  3. One entry per person.
  4. Entrants must accompany their exhibits at the show.  

No entries permitted on day of event.

Location:  
Front Field
Ring Area:  
Sheds
Entry Fee:  
€4.00
Date:  
Sat, 22nd Aug, 2026
Start Time:  
9:00 am
Prizes:   1st - €35.00 , 2nd - €25.00 , 3rd - €15.00

Ingredients

100g/4ozs Butter Softened
175g/6ozs Caster Sugar
2 Eggs
2 Ripe Bananas
225g/8ozs Selt Raising Flour
1tsp Baking Powder
2 tbsp Milk

Preheat oven to 350F/180C/Gas Mark 4, Lightly Grease a 2lb Loaf Tin and line with Parchment

Method

  1. Measure all the ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for 2 minutes until well blended,an electric mixer is best for this but of course you can also beat by hand.
  2. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin and level surface
  3. Bake for about an hour until well risen and golden brown, a fine skewer inserted in the center of cake should come out clean.
  4. Leave cake to cool and turn out, remove lining paper and leave to cool on the tray.
Class is currently closed for entry