BANANA SHEET CAKE

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This beats boring old banana bread any day! Frosting is optional, but if you have the time...what a treat!

Provided by Fauve

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 medium bananas)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
6 tablespoons milk
2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream together shortening and the sugars.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix in bananas and vanilla.
  • Combine flour, soda and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Pour into a vegetable oil-sprayed 13x9" pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool before frosting.
  • TO PREPARE FROSTING: Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool a bit.
  • Gradually beat in powdered sugar till frosting reaches spreading consistency.

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