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Put those ripe bananas to good use with this Cinnamon Banana Cake! The cinnamon, chocolate and pecans pair perfectly with the banana!

Cinnamon Banana Cake slice on plate with cup of coffee

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Cinnamon Banana Cake

I found this recipe on Pinterest originally. I knew I had to pin it and make it asap – and boy, am I glad I did! It is soooooo good! If you need a new recipe to use up those bananas that are turning brown, try this banana breakfast cake. It could easily be a dessert or breakfast! Yum! Personally, I love cinnamon and brown sugar … so I doubled the cinnamon and brown sugar filling ingredients and used pecans instead of walnuts.


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Cinnamon Banana Cake

Cinnamon Banana Cake

Yield: 18 servings
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Put those ripe bananas to good use with this Cinnamon Banana Cake! The cinnamon, chocolate and pecans pair perfectly with the banana! Great for breakfast or dessert!

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Dash of salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 pint (2 cups) vanilla yogurt

For the filling

  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 13x9x2-in. baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer. Add the bananas, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Next, add the baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour and yogurt - mix well to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Top with half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Top with half of the pecans and half of the chocolate chips. Repeat layers.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 337Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 226mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gProtein: 5g

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© Jamie Sherman

Originally published on July 27, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.

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  20. Jocelyn

    I am always on the lookout for yummy banana recipes! This cake sounds just perfect!! Pecans would be my choice too:-) And doubling the sugary goodness? Awesome!!!!

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  21. Jaime Lyn

    Jamie, this looks delicious! Princess P would love it! She loves anything with 'nanas'!! I will be trying this out for her soon!!

    If you get a chance I'd love to have you come link this recipe & any other desserts you'd like to my new linky party ~ Mom's Test Meal Mondays!

    Have a great Monday!

    Reply

  22. Julie

    Yummy! Thanks for sharing this on Marvelous Mondays! Another great recipe that I get to see again. 🙂 You just have so many good recipes on your blog.

    Julie

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  25. MM

    At first I read dessert FOR breakfast. Then I realize it was dessert OR breakfast. Ehh…for, or, I'm in either way.
    Thanks for linking with See Ya In the Gumbo.

    Reply

  31. Liz

    Sound yummy, I'll have to try this one for sure! Thanks for sharing. I found you at Something Swanky's Link Party. Hope you stop by my site for a visit….it's pretty new.

    Reply

  37. Chaya

    I am glad, others agree with me that this one is worth several looks. It is being featured, this week, at the Recipe Box. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  40. SEO program

    One day I had this cake at my aunt's place during an occasion and from that day I was searching for this and finally today I found the recipe of it and definitely I will prepare it.

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