Banana Cake
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup shortening
- 1½ cups sugar
- 2 eggs, separated
- 2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- 1¼ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups, confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dash salt
Directions
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas and milk, mix until just combined. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the creamed mixture; beat for 2 minutes.
In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.
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Wendy |
April 30, 2017 |
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