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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8 inch round cake pan or 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. In medium mixing bowl, combine bananas, oil, and egg, using electric mixer beat until well blended (mixture will contain small lumps of bananas). Beat in flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar, the baking powder, vanilla, butter flavor, and baking soda; pour into sprayed pan and set aside. In small bowl, combine coconut, remaining 2 teaspoons sugar, and the cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (until a cake tester, inserted in center comes clean). Let cake cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove from pan.

 

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