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Banana Oatmeal Crumb Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Carol PHOTO BY: CookieeMonster13

"This is a luscious cake with a rich banana flavor. The crumb topping is baked on."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 103 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 - 8 inch square cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir together flour, 1 1/3 cups oats, salt, and baking soda.
  2. 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.
  3. Mix 3/4 cup oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, walnuts, and cinnamon together until crumbly.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by chellebelle
I just finished baking this recipe. I chose it because I had some bananas to use up and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2003 by TNUTTY
This cake got rave ratings when I made it. It tastes better the next day. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2006 by CookieeMonster13
This is an amazing recipe!!! I doubled the recipe and used a 9 x 13" pan and only took about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by BROZZY
What a wonderful way to use ripe bananas! I was looking for a recipe to introduce more oats... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2003 by Lauren W.
My friend and I made this cake for something sweet yet healthy, and it turned out perfect! We... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by LB
I was a little unsure about this one but it turned out great. The banana flavor worked well as... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by BRENNAS
My family loved this. It's wholesome, can be whipped together quickly, and very versatile -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by sambo forest
It's yummy! I doubled my recipe for the banana batter and baked it on a 9x13x2 pan for added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by IDGY101
Good overall texture. Topping butter should not be melted all the way to provide better... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by Prairie Epicurian
LOVED this recipe. Turned out perfectly and it is so easy to make. I took it to work this... MORE