Banana Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs, separated, room temperature2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium)1 cup 2% milk3 cups all-purpose flour1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/4 cup butter, softened4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash saltSliced banana, optional

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas and milk; mix just until combined. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture just until blended.

In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator. If desired, serve with sliced bananas.