BANANA CAKE - CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT TOPPING

After a short discussion with a friend of mine, I remembered that in the past I have added the following topping to my banana cake with great success!

1 c. semisweet chocolate chips

¾ c. crushed peanuts

½ c. brown sugar

1.      In a small bowl, mix together chocolate chips, chopped peanuts and brown sugar. Before baking Banana Cake, sprinkle over batter.

2.      Bake for 50 – 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. 

BANANA CAKE

*I need to get a better photo!!!*

¾ c. margarine

1 ½ c. white sugar

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

5 ripe bananas, mashed

3 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. baking soda

¾ c. sour cream

1.      Preheat oven to 350º.  Grease and flour a 9x13” pan.  Sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.

2.      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. *If you are planning on using the Chocolate Chip Peanut Topping, now is the time!*

3.      Bake for 50 – 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

*This is absolutely fantastic as a base to an ice cream cake...frosted with chocolate. SCRUMMY YUMMY!!!