Banana Cake

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Servings: 15

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

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

¼ cup butter, softened

4 cups, confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash salt

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.

Recipe Courtesy Of

Taste of Home