Name: Banana Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 15 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 to 3 medium); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; TOPPING:; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

This banana coffee cake features bananas, cinnamon and pecans, plus cream cheese as a special ingredient that makes the texture even more enjoyable. It's so delicious, you'll want it for breakfast and dessert.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, softened

1-1/4 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 to 3 medium)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

TOPPING:

1 cup chopped pecans

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1 In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Combine topping ingredients; add half to batter.

2 Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the remaining topping. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.