Banana Cake VIII

This mouth watering banana cake is a favorite with kids. With its chocolate-nut topping, it's a nice alternative to banana bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ cup margarine
• ¾ cup sour cream
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 5 ripe bananas, mashed
• ¾ cup crushed peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, cream the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and mashed bananas. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing just until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with topping.

Step 4

To make topping: in a small bowl, mix together chocolate chips, chopped peanuts and brown sugar.