Recipe: Crazy Banana Cake (mix and bake in the same pan) (Great American Recipe Cards, 1987)

CRAZY BANANA CAKE
"Mix and bake this cake right in the same pan. The next time you have a few extra ripe bananas on hand, peel them and freeze in a plastic bag."



1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2/3 cup mashed very ripe bananas
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup buttermilk (or unflavored yogurt)*
2 large eggs
1 tsp. banana flavoring
Lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Into an 8-or 9-inch square cake pan, measure the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nuts. Stir with a fork to mix well.

Add remaining ingredients; stir until blended and smooth.

With a rubber spatula, scrape any ingredients clinging to the sides, corners and bottom of pan into the batter.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack. Cut into 9 squares.

Good served with:
Serve warm with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.

*Tip: If you do not have buttermilk or unflavored yogurt on hand, mix 1 1/2 tsp. vinegar or lemon juice in a glass cup measure and add plain milk to measure 1/3 cup.

Makes one (8- or 9-inch) square cake, 9 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Great American Recipe Cards, 1987