This is not a very good picture, but this cake is SO good! The frosting is definitely what makes this cake--it's a must try!
Banana Cake & Praline Frosting
2 3/4 C. sifted flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 C. butter, softened
1 tsp. salt (I used 1/2 tsp.)
1 1/2 C. sugar
3 eggs (I used egg beaters)
1 tsp. vanilla
2 C. mashed bananas (4-5 bananas)
Sift flour, baking powder, & salt. Cream butter until soft. Gradually add sugar, beating until light & fluffy. Beat in eggs & vanilla. Add dry ingredients & bananas alternately, blending thoroughly, but don't overmix. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Make sure not to overbake!
Praline Frosting
1/2 C. butter
1 C. packed brown sugar
1/4 C. milk (I used skim)
2 C. sifted powdered sugar (I was lazy & didn't sift mine)
1/2 C. chopped pecans or walnuts (optional--I didn't use, but it is really good with nuts)
Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in brown sugar & cook for 2 minutes (continually stirring). Add milk & bring to a boil. Take off of heat & pour into a bowl. Cool to lukewarm (I let mine cool for about 45 minutes) & beat in powdered sugar. Add half of the nuts & mix well. Spread onto cake & sprinkle remaining nuts on the frosted cake.
recipe from Mom
