Tuesday

Banana Cake with Streusel Topping



Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup -  flour
1 cup - whole wheat flour
1 tbsp - baking powder
1 pinch - salt
1 1/2 tsp - cinnamon
1/2 cup - unsalted butter, softened
1 cup - white sugar
3/4 cup  - brown sugar
2 - eggs
1 tsp - vanilla
3 - very ripe bananas, mashed
2/3 cup - buttermilk

Streusel Topping:

8 tbsp - white sugar
1/3 cup - brown sugar
1/3 cup - flour
1 tbsp - cinnamon
4 tbsp - unsalted butter, chopped into small pieces
1/2 cup - pecans, chopped

Methods:
  1. Combine all ingredients except for the pecans in a food processor and pulse until crumbly.
  2. Add the pecans and mix until well combined.
  3. Sprinkle the streusel topping on top of the cake batter.

  1. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. If you use an 8x8 pan, you will need to bake for 50-60 minutes.

  1. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Enjoy.