Banana Oatmeal Cake - Screwed Up Mother's Day Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla, mashed bananas, and flour mixture.
4. Stir in the oats and walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This Banana Oatmeal Cake is a healthier alternative to a traditional cake.
• Bananas add natural sweetness and moisture to the cake.
• Oatmeal gives the cake a crunchy and nutty flavor.