To Die For Banana Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

By Caryl

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 mashed super ripe bananas (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Frosting:
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or equal amount of
• pure vanilla extract)
• 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar

Preparation

Step 1

To make cake (easily mixed by hand):

Preheat the oven to 375F (see note below). Cream together sugar, sour cream, egg, and 2 tablespoons softened butter.

Add mashed bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix well. Pour into greased pan.

Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

To make frosting:
Cream butter and confectioner's sugar together until smooth. Slowly add the heavy cream; stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated. Spread on cooled cake.

Note - Bake at 350F if using a glass pan. Recipe doubles well (9x13 pan).