Banana-Macadamia Nut Coffee Cake
"Toasty sweet macadamia nuts and cinnamon-sugar top this flavorful banana cake laced with flaky coconut. It is especially moist and cakelike, yet has a unique quick-stir method of mixing. Select ripe, black-dotted bananas for best flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1 1/4 cups mashed bananas (about 2 1/2 large bananas)
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil (choose a buttery, mild one)
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2 tablespoons dark rum or amaretto
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/3 cup flaked coconut
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1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts or pecan halves
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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