Farm Girl Freak's Banana Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

 

Ingredients:

Cake

3        cups all-purpose flour
2/3     cups granulated sugar
1/3     cup light brown sugar
1 1/2  cups mashed ripe bananas (2 - 3 medium)
2/3     cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3     cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
1/2     cup milk
1/3     cup heavy whipping cream
4        teaspoons baking powder
1        tablespoon cinnamon
3/4     teaspoon salt
3        eggs



Frosting

1/2             cup peanut butter
2 - 3           cups powdered sugar
1 1/2          teaspoons vanilla
1/4  to 1/3  cup milk or whipping cream


Cake Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. 
2. Grease bottom and sides of one 13 x 9-inch pan or two 9-inch round cake pans with oil spray (OR use shortening and lightly flour). 
3. In large bowl combine the cake ingredients. 
4. Beat with electric mixer on low for about 1 minute, scraping sides to incorporate all ingredients.
5. Beat on medium for another 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. 
6. Pour batter into pan(s).
7. Bake 13x9-inch pan 45 to 50 minutes, round cake pans 35 to 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 
8. Cool completely for about 1 hour before frosting.

 Frosting Directions:

1. In medium bowl, beat peanut butter and powdered sugar with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until blended. 
2. Add vanilla and milk.
3. Beat until smooth and spreadable. 
4. Spread mixture one 13x9-inch cake or two round cake layers.