Bia’s Brazilian Raindrop Cake

This regular spot is all about the food, stories and recipes of Warwickshire-based foodie, presenter and entrepreneur Bianca Rodrigues-Perry.

Based in Leamington, Bia is the face behind the much-loved Bia’s Kitchen Show, where her passion for cooking and connection shines through. With a loyal and growing audience of more than 50,000 across YouTube and social media, she invites viewers into her kitchen to cook along, learn something new and celebrate great food together.

Along the way, Bia champions the independent food and drink scene, shining a light on brilliant local chefs, nutritionists and makers who share their own recipes, tips and stories alongside her own.

All the recipes featured on the show also form a new book ‘Bia’s Kitchen Show: The Cook Book – The Culinary Journey of Gratitude’ available from Amazon or visit Bia’s Kitchen Show here. Also now available from Kenilworth Book Shop.

Bia’s Brazilian Raindrop Cake

INGREDIENTS ∙ 250g plain flour (approx. 2 cups) ∙ 100g caster sugar (approx. ½ cup) ∙ 2 medium eggs ∙ 150ml whole milk ∙ 1 tablespoon baking powder ∙ 2 ripe bananas, finely chopped ∙ Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

TO COAT ∙ Caster sugar mixed with ground cinnamon (to taste)

METHOD ∙ Mix flour, sugar, eggs, milk, and baking powder until smooth ∙ Gently fold in the chopped bananas ∙ Heat oil in a deep pan to around 180°C ∙ Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil ∙ Fry until golden brown and fluffy inside ∙ Drain on kitchen paper and coat with cinnamon sugar while warm ∙ Serve hot – perfect on their own or dipped in chocolate sauce.