Brown Sugar Banana Cake
Courtesy of Mr. Food Test Kitchen 18 Servings • 35 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 1 1/4 c. granulated sugar |
| 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter, softened, plus another 1/2 stick butter |
| 1 c. sour cream |
| 2 eggs |
| 1 1/2 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas) |
| 3 tsp. vanilla extract, divided |
| 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp. baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp. salt |
| 1 c. light brown sugar |
| 1/4 c. milk |
| 2 c. confectioners' sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat granulated sugar, the 1/2 stick softened butter, sour cream, and eggs until creamy. Beat in bananas and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well. Pour into baking dish.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool.
4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining 1/2 stick butter. Stir in brown sugar and milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl. Let cool 15 minutes.
5. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla to bowl and beat with electric mixer until smooth. Spread frosting over cake and serve.
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