Great banana cake, especially with a few changes * Half white half brown caster sugar * Add 3/4 cup of shredded coconut and almonds or walnuts instead of pecans * Add some spice, for example 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and some allspice and cardamom * 1 teaspoon baking soda AND 1 teaspoon baking powder * 3 large ripe bananas.