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Moist and Crunchy Banana Bread Snack Cake

Moist and Crunchy Banana Bread Snack Cake

This Moist and Crunchy Banana Bread Snack Cake is perfect for dessert or a snack, packed with flavor and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8 or 9-inch square baking pan
  • Spatula
  • toothpick
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

For the Batter

  • ½ 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 ¾ 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)
  • ½ teaspoon Salt can omit if sodium intake is a concern
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans optional; can substitute with walnuts or omit

For the Topping

  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar can use brown sugar for a deeper flavor

Instructions
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

  • 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.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine melted and cooled butter with brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking together. Fold in mashed bananas.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just moistened.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over the batter.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  • 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
Keyword baking, Banana Bread, comfort food, Easy Recipe, Moist Cake, snack cake
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