I also used an 8 ″ pie pan and rather than making cup cakes with the extra batter, I made a third layer which worked out perfectly. (naturalsweetrecipes.com)
I tested it out on my nephew's first birthday today using the recipe as a smash cake and then making cup cakes for everyone too! (detoxinista.com)
I have made the banana loaf into small cup cakes for my toddler and it totally worked. (deliciouslyella.com)