Banana Cake With Crunchy N'Dizi And Banana Whipped Cream

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Butter and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.

2. 2

   Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla with a mixer until fluffy.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

5. 5

   Stir in the banana, and then the flour mixture into the batter, alternating with the yogurt, until blended.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. 7

   Let the cake cool in its pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and set on a wire rack to finish cooling.

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   N'Dizi.

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F.

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    Warm a skillet over medium-high heat and add the banana rounds and water to the skillet, cover and let steam for 1 minute.

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    Drain the liquid.

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    Dip the banana rounds in melted butter, coat with chopped nuts and set on a baking tray.

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    Bake for 4 minutes, then flip the rounds and bake for 4- 6 minutes until the peanuts are roasted.

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    Banana Whipped Cream.

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    Beat the cream, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks formand then fold in the mashed banana.

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    To serve, cut the cake into squares and top with the Banana Whipped Cream and Crunchy N'Dizi.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.