How to Make a Banana Layer Cake

What an excellent way to use those over ripened bananas! This yummy cake is perfect for the banana lover, full of flavor and a great addition to potlucks.

Things You'll Need

• Cake:
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup soft vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Frosting:
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 lb. confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 F, and grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.

2. Mix the flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

3. Cream in the shortening, 1/2 cup of the mashed bananas and the eggs. Then beat for 2 minutes on medium speed.

4. Scrap the sides of the bowl down, and add the remaining mashed bananas and the vanilla extract. Then beat for 1 minute.

5. Pour evenly into the cake pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until done. Cake will spring back when lightly touched.

6. To make the frosting, cream the butter until it softens and add 1/2 of the sugar. Mix well.

7. Add the mashed bananas and lemon juice and blend well.

8. Add the remaining sugar and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Add nuts if preferred.

9. Frost the cake after it has cooled. Frost the center, top and down the sides. Garnish with nuts or sliced bananas (only if being served immediately because the bananas will darken).