LOW CAL BANANA CAKE WITH COCONUT
TOPPING
 
2 very ripe med. bananas, sliced
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. plus 1/2 tsp. sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. each baking powder, vanilla, imitation butter flavoring
1 1/2 c. cake flour
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. shredded coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8 inch round cake pan or 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan with Pam; set aside. In medium bowl, combine bananas, oil, and eggs, using electric mixer beat until well blended. Beat in flour, 1 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, baking powder, vanilla, butter flavoring, and soda; pour into sprayed pan and set aside. In small bowl, combine coconut and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until cake tester comes out clean. Let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool. Each serving equals 1 bread, 1 1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit, 30 optional calories.

 

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