Banana Coffee Cake Topped with Pecans

Step 1

Start by heating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish, then lightly dust it with flour. In a large bowl, cream together the superfine sugar and butter until it’s nice and smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, making sure each one is fully mixed in before adding the next. In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda into the sour cream, then stir that into your butter mixture until everything is combined. Fold in the mashed bananas, then add the cake flour and baking powder, mixing until the batter is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract for a little extra flavor. Pour the batter into your prepared dish. In another small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then sprinkle this mixture evenly over the top of the batter. Pop it in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool a bit before serving!