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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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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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on July 27, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.
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.
Yum!! Thanks for sharing at Iron Chef Mom this week!
Sounds and looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
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.
Good morning, Jamie! I will be featuring this lovely recipe on my blog today. Thanks again for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!
Julie
You've been featured at my blog! http://acraftycook.blogspot.com/2012/08/1-month-of-fun-august-link-party.html
All I can say is, "Yum!" Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope to see you back tomorrow.
Jamie, your family is sooo lucky. I think I may need to move in with you. You always make the best food! I love this recipe…
There is going to be a party in my tummy! Wow what a great recipe. I'm new to your site and just started following you. Hope you'll stop by Home Cooking some time.
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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.