Banana Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (medium)

Grease a baking dish with margarine. Reserve

Prepare the batter: in a blender, cream together the butter, ripe banana, and eggs until smooth

Add the remaining ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon to ensure the batter is homogeneous

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Remove from the oven, let cool, and then unmold

Prepare the topping: in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until golden brown

Add the water gradually, stirring continuously to dissolve the butter

Add the sliced banana and cook for about 5 minutes or until tender

Remove from the heat and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth

Distribute over the cake and let cool

Cut into 15 pieces, transfer to a serving dish, and serve

238 calories per piece