Put those ripe bananas to good use with this Cinnamon Banana Cake! The cinnamon, chocolate and pecans pair perfectly with the banana!
Cinnamon Banana Cake
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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Cinnamon Banana Cake
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
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
Originally published on July 27, 2012. Updated on April 21, 2021.
This looks so good, Jamie! I like that you used pecans rather than walnuts. That would be my choice as well. 🙂
Like it!
This looks delicious! I have some over ripened bananas now… Might just have to try this over the weekend!
-mandi
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This looks delicious!
This looks so very tempting with the flavour combo.
That looks so good! I love the addition of chocolate chips! Thanks for linking to Foodie Friday!
Can't wait to try it – looks fantastic. – Friday Blog Hopping – http://allthoseartsygirls.blogspot.com/
I am going to try this! Thanks!
YUM! Thanks for sharing on foodie friends friday.
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Yum – Looks delicious! I love cinnamon! Visiting from Flaunt It Friday – Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Looks amazingly good!!! Gladly your newest follower!!! Would love for you to follow back!?
Yum. Would you be happy to link this in to the current Food on Friday which is all about bananas?
Cheers
Boy, talk about being on the ball! Thanks. Have a good weekend
MMM! It really does look yummy-licious! Thanks so much for sharing at Weekend Potluck.
Looks wonderful 🙂 The topping is a great addion
We love banana bread with chips adding cinnamon and making more of a cake sounds great.
Jamie I'm new follower visiting from StoneGable OTMM,this looks scrumptious,love anything with blueberries.
oh I would eat that warm with some vanilla ice cream, yum!
This looks and sounds delicious! I'm your newest follower from "Couponing & Cooking" blog hop. If you get a chance I would love for you to follow my blog also: godsgrowinggarden.com
Thanks
Angie
I am always on the lookout for yummy banana recipes! This cake sounds just perfect!! Pecans would be my choice too:-) And doubling the sugary goodness? Awesome!!!!
Jamie, this looks delicious! Princess P would love it! She loves anything with 'nanas'!! I will be trying this out for her soon!!
If you get a chance I'd love to have you come link this recipe & any other desserts you'd like to my new linky party ~ Mom's Test Meal Mondays!
Have a great Monday!
Yummy! Thanks for sharing this on Marvelous Mondays! Another great recipe that I get to see again. 🙂 You just have so many good recipes on your blog.
Julie
This looks so yummy! A perfect post for Marvelous Monday! 🙂 I’m now following you on GFC and hope you’ll visit me at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Juggling-Act/473100216038799 and follow me back. Happy Monday!
We have a favorite banana cake, but I love this cinnamon twist – will try it soon. Thanks for sharing it.
At first I read dessert FOR breakfast. Then I realize it was dessert OR breakfast. Ehh…for, or, I'm in either way.
Thanks for linking with See Ya In the Gumbo.
Whoa, this looks amazing! Can't wait to try it.
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This takes banana bread to a whole new level! I'm keeping this recipe! Thanks for joining ON THE MENU MONDAY and bringing your wonderful upscale banana bread.
Oh my! As soon as the weather cools down I know what I am trying. That looks amazing!!
Yum looks amazing!! Megan
Cinnamon and banana? Awesome!
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.
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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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…
All I can say is, "Yum!" Thanks for joining the party at One Creative Weekend! I hope to see you back tomorrow.
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Good morning, Jamie! I will be featuring this lovely recipe on my blog today. Thanks again for sharing on Marvelous Mondays!
Julie
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.
Sounds and looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Yum!! Thanks for sharing at Iron Chef Mom this week!
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.
This recipe looks like a good home for a couple of bananas I have hanging around. Thanks, as always for sharing at #theWeekendSocial. Love seeing you here. We'll start again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned! http://www.theKitchenChopper.com