The King's Cake

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed banana (about 3 ripe bananas)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

•Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray.

• In a large bowl, cream the granulated sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Gradually blend in baking soda, flour, and salt. Beat in mashed banana and 1 teaspoon vanilla until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into prepared cake pans.

• Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let sit 5 minutes, then remove cakes from pans and place on a wire rack to cool.

• In another bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter; beat until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined. Frost cake and sprinkle with peanuts