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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
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 8-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.
2.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.
3.Pour mixture into prepared cake pans. Bake 22 to 25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let sit 5 minutes then remove cakes from pans and place on a wire rack to cool.
4.In another bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter; beat until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined. Frost cake and sprinkle with peanuts.