Banana Layer Cake

Directions

Into large mixing bowl, sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add the shortening, ½ cup mashed bananas and eggs.

Beat mixture for 2 minutes at medium speed with an electric mixer.

Scrape down bowl and beaters, then add the remaining 1 cup of mashed bananas and vanilla.

Beat batter for 1 full minute at medium speed.

Pour batter into two greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375℉ (190℃) F for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of layer comes out clean.

Cool in pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Remove from pans.

Return layers to wire racks.

Cool completely. Frost.

Banana Frosting: Cream margarine with electric mixer, then add ½ of the confectioners’ sugar and beat well.

Blend in lemon juice and bananas, then add remaining sugar and beat well.