Banana Kuchen

As promised, here is something very delicious to make up for the failed cookies of the last post. This cake was very easy to make. It didn't make very much, so it is great to bake and snack on for a few days. Or you can share it with people if you are feeling nice.

The texture along with the cinnamon crumble on top makes this very much like a coffee cake. The banana flavor is not overwhelming at all. The crumbly top is not too sugary. This seems to be a nicely balanced dessert which would probably go great with a glass of milk.

Banana Kuchen (Printer-friendly PDF Version)
1/4 C shortening
3/4 C sugar
1 egg
1 medium banana, sliced
1/4 C milk
1 1/2 C sifted flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
1/3 C brown sugar, packed
1/2 t cinnamon

Cream together the shortening and sugar.

Add the egg, banana slices, and milk. Mix until smooth. Mine was still a bit lumpy, but that is fine.

Add the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.

In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.

Pour the batter into a 8x8 inch pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture on top.

Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Be sure to test at 25 minutes by poking it with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it is done!

Serve warm or let it cool first. It is delicious either way.

Enjoy!