Cinnamon-Banana Cake with Chocolate Ganache

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Generously grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set pan aside.

To prepare Cinnamon-Banana Cake: In large mixing bowl stir together flours, granulated and brown sugar (see Tips), baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.

In medium bowl combine milk, eggs, banana, oil and vanilla. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 2 minutes. Spoon batter into prepared pan; spread evenly.

Bake about 45 to 55 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.

To prepare Chocolate Ganache: In a small microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate and half-and-half. Microwave, uncovered, on 50% power (medium) for 1 minute. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir until completely smooth. Let stand to thicken slightly.

Spoon evenly atop cooled cake.