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Banana Bread Snack Cake

Moist and Crunchy Banana Bread Snack Cake Recipe to Savor

This Moist and Crunchy Banana Bread Snack Cake is a delightful tribute to banana bread, perfect for turning overripe bananas into a scrumptious treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted and cooled; can use margarine for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed; can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 2 Eggs beaten; can substitute with apple sauce for a vegan version
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract no direct substitution, can use almond extract
  • 4-5 Ripe Bananas mashed; very ripe is best for sweetness
  • 1 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour can use whole wheat flour for a healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda can substitute with baking powder (use 3 teaspoons)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt can omit if sodium intake is a concern
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans optional; can substitute with walnuts or omit
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar can use brown sugar for a deeper flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8 or 9-inch square baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Toothpick
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted and cooled butter with brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking together. Fold in mashed bananas.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just moistened.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the batter.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy this cake warm or at room temperature, and feel free to customize by adding chocolate chips or other flavors.

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