Wednesday 30 January 2008

Banana Cake


Ah, bananas....a definite favourite of mine!

I usually eat bananas for breakfast or have them for dessert with a little fresh lemon squeezed over top. But, since it's my birthday today I'm going to share a deliciously delectable way to use bananas, and I'm Not counting the calories!


Quick Toasted Banana Cake w/ Banana Cinnamon Topping

For 2

This recipe calls for banana bread, but by the time you put all this together it really is more of a cake!



  • 2 large pieces banana bread (I used banana nut bread), you can use your favourite, cut into thick slices, think of cake-size pieces when you cut it.

  • 6 small or 4 large ripe bananas, cut into small pieces

  • 4 tsp cinnamon, or more to taste

  • 2 tsp vanilla

  • 1/4 cup cream

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • chopped walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans (optional)


  1. Over medium heat, heat olive oil and butter in a large non-stick skillet.

  2. Add banana pieces, cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the banana starts to fall apart and gets really soft.

  3. In the meantime lightly toast your banana bread in the toaster or in the oven.

  4. Add vanilla and cinnmon and let it bubble for a minute or so, stirring to combine well.

  5. Turn the heat down a couple notches and add cream, stirring to combine well.

  6. Place toasted banana bread on a plate and top with banana cream mixture. To set your tastebuds ablaze, add a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with nuts.

  7. Serve and enjoy!!

p.s. sorry for lag between posts, I have quite a few pictures of food I've made, they're just still on our camera!! Percy...hint! hint!





1 comment:

Joanne said...

Can I make a request for a post on how to make banana bread too?