Makes one 8X8 inch pan. (I always double for a 9X13 pan--you'll want to do the same! ;))
Course
Dessert
Prep Time10minutes
Cook Time25minutes
Total Time35minutes
Authorwww.monicaswanson.com
Ingredients
CAKE:
2/3cupsugar
1/2cupsour cream
1egg
2tablespoonsbuttersoftened
1cupmashed ripe bananasI always go generous here
1tsp.vanilla extract
1cupflour
1/4tsp.salt
1/2tsp.baking soda
FROSTING:
2tablespoonsbuttersoftened
1/4cupheavy cream
1/2tsp.vanilla bean pasteor equal amount pure vanilla extract
1 1/4cupspowdered sugar
Instructions
FOR CAKE (easily mixed by hand)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream together sugar, sour cream, butter and egg. Add mashed bananas and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix well. Pour into greased pan. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until sides are golden and toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
FROSTING: Combine butter and heavy cream. Scrape vanilla from bean and stir in well. Add powdered sugar, and whisk until smooth consistency. Frost cake and serve!