Banana Nut Cake

• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c. butter, melted

• 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 3 eggs
• 2 medium bananas, mashed
• 3/4 c. water
• 1/4 c. olive oil

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a bundt pan with cooking spray. Set aside.

For the topping, combine the walnuts, brown sugar and butter. Mix well and pour the mixture into the prepared bundt pan, spreading evenly. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, walnuts and cinnamon. Add the eggs, banana, water and oil. Mix until well blended and pour over the walnut mixture in the prepared bundt pan.

Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean. Carefully remove onto a cooling rack. Cool completely before serving. Store loosely covered.

• Yields: 16 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes