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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!

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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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Servings: 18 servings

Cinnamon Banana Cake

By Jamie Sherman
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!
Prep: 25 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
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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 vanilla yogurt, 2 cups

For the filling

  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, optional
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • 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.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Feel free to change the type of nuts and chocolate you use!

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal, Carbohydrates: 50g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 47mg, Sodium: 197mg, Potassium: 205mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 368IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 108mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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41 Comments

  1. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says:

    Cinnamon and banana? Awesome!

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  2. Our Pinteresting Family says:

    Yum looks amazing!! Megan

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  3. Jo and Sue says:

    Oh my! As soon as the weather cools down I know what I am trying. That looks amazing!!

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  4. Yvonne @ StoneGable says:

    This takes banana bread to a whole new level! I'm keeping this recipe! Thanks for joining ON THE MENU MONDAY and bringing your wonderful upscale banana bread.

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  6. MM says:

    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.

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  7. Patricia @ ButterYum says:

    We have a favorite banana cake, but I love this cinnamon twist – will try it soon. Thanks for sharing it.

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  9. Julie says:

    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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  10. Jaime Lyn says:

    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!

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