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Banana Snack Cake

A simple, slightly sweet banana snack cake. The perfect breakfast goodie with sausage and eggs or an after school treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 9 servings

Equipment

  • Hand mixer
  • Large bowl
  • 8x8" pan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 c. light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 4 to 5 bananas, ripe and mashed
  • 1-3/4 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. sugar, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray; set aside until ready to use.
  • In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well blended. Add the bananas and mix until combined.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and beat until just combined. Stir in pecans (if using).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle sugar over top, covering completely (you may need a little more than called for, but up to you!).
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let pan cool slightly before cutting and serving with butter.

Notes

  • I especially love using vanilla bean paste in this recipe, because you can see the pretty vanilla bean specks throughout the light colored cake.
  • This cake is wonderful warmed up for a few seconds in the microwave with a nice smear of butter!
Keyword Banana, Bars, Breakfast, Cake, Dessert, Homemade, Recipe
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