Banana Layer Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Banana Layer Cake

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bananas

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/4 C. sifted flour
1 1/4 C. sugar
2 1/2 Tsp. baking powder
1/2 Tsp. baking soda
1/2 Tsp. salt
1/2 C. Crisco shortening
1 1/2 C. mashed -- ripe bananas
2 eggs
1 Tsp. vanilla
Banana Frosting:
1/4 C. softened margarine
1 Lb. confectioners sugar
1/2 C. mashed -- ripe bananas
1/2 Tsp. lemon juice

Into large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking
powder, baking soda and salt. Add the shortening, 1/2 cup
mashed bananas and eggs. Beat mixture for 2 minutes at medium
speed with an electric mixer. Scrape down bowl and beaters,
then add the remaining 1 cup of mashed bananas and vanilla.
Beat batter for 1 full minute at medium speed. Pour batter
into two greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans. Bake in a
preheated oven at 375 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick
inserted in center of layer comes out clean. Cool in pans on a
wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Return layers to
wire racks. Cool completely. Frost.

Banana Frosting:
Cream margarine with electric mixer, then add 1/2 of the
confectioners sugar and beat well. Blend in lemon juice and
bananas, then add remaining sugar and beat well.


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