Banana Snack Cake

The addition of oatmeal to this banana cake makes it a very hearty yet moist cake.  It's great for breakfast with a cup of coffee.

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup mashed bananas (2-3 medium bananas)
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 TBS water (or more to reach desired consistency)

Heat oven to 350.  Grease a 9x13 pan.  In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter and eggs; mix well.  Stir in buttermilk, bananas and vanilla; blend thoroughly. 

In another bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt; mix well.  Add dry ingredients to banana mixture; mix well.  Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Spread batter in prepared pan and bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 

While cake is still warm, combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over cake.

Makes 16 servings

Source:  Summer Fun Cook Book - Pillsbury

Kimberly