This is a luscious cake with a rich banana flavor. The crumb topping is baked on.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/3 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
PREPARATION:
Stir together flour, 1 1/3 cups oats, salt, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter or margarine with 2/3 cup brown sugar. Beat in the eggs, then the bananas and vanilla. Beat the flour mixture into the banana mixture. Turn the batter into a greased and floured 8 inch square pan.
Mix 3/4 cup oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, walnuts, and cinnamon together until crumbly.
Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until it tests done. Transfer to a rack to cool.