Banana Pudding Cake

1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
1 (4-serving) package vanilla instant pudding mix
4 eggs
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (3 or 4 bananas)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Crunchy Broiled Topping (recipe follows)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan. In a large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, bananas and oil. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Top with broiled topping (or any other icing you choose). Let cool at least 30 minutes in pan on a wire rack before cutting.

Makes 14 servings.
Variation: Try with butterscotch or chocolate pudding.

Crunchy Broiled Topping:

In a saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Stir in 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup light cream, 1 cup flaked coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans. Preheat broiler. Spread topping evenly over hot cake. Broil 6 inches below element for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown