BANANA SNACK CAKE WITH BROWN-BUTTER FROSTING

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I always seem to have "over-ripe" bananas that I try to use before they become way too mushy. I found this recipe in Good Housekeeping and tried it. All the other ingredients are staples in my pantry and it's a great way to use up those extra bananas -- my family thinks it is really delicious as well.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/3 cups mashed fully ripe bananas (4 medium)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened (or margarine)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons butter (no substitutions)
3 cups confectioners' sugar
5 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • To prepare Banana Snack Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour 13" by 9" metal baking pan.
  • In small bowl, mix bananas, lemon juice, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter with granulated and brown sugars 5 minutes or until light and creamy, scraping bowl often with rubber spatula.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. At low speed, alternately add flour mixture and banana mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; beat just until smooth.
  • Spoon batter into pan and spread evenly. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Coo cake in pan on wire rack.
  • To prepare Brown-Butter Frosting:.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter on medium heat 6-8 minutes or until melted and dark nutty-brown in color but not burned, stirring occasionally. Immediately transfer butter to pie plate; refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.
  • In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter, sugar, milk, and vanilla until creamy and smooth. Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 71.7, Sodium 296.1, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 53.3, Protein 3.7

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