This recipe comes from Bianca Rodrigues-Perry, a talented self-taught chef and foodie from Leamington.

Brazilian-born Bianca is also the face of Bia's Kitchen Show, being streamed to audiences on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram and Facebook.

The show, launched two years ago, aims to champion local independent businesses with many restaurateurs and chefs taking guest spots.

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.

Brazilian-born Bianca is also the face of Bia's Kitchen Show (image supplied)

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 – Quick & Easy 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!

Fry until golden brown and fluffy inside (image supplied)