*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

               Banana Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
                Sweets

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          mashed bananas -- about 4
     1/4  cup           milk
   1      cup           shortening
   2      teaspoons     vanilla
   2      cups          sugar
   4                    eggs -- unbeaten
   4 1/2  cups          all-purpose flour -- sifted
   4      teaspoons     baking powder
   1      teaspoon      salt
                        FROSTING
     1/2  cup           butter
   8      ounces        cream cheese
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   2 1/4  cups          sugar
                        milk -- optional

Combine bananas and milk. 
 Cream together shortening and vanilla; gradually add sugar, 
beating until light and fluffy.  
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well, mix until light and fluffy.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.  
Add alternately with bananas and milk to creamed mixture, beating some after each addition.
Three 9" pans, greased.  Bake: 350F for 30-35 min.

Cream Cream Frosting:
Combine butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. 
 Cream well. 
 Gradually add powdered sugar (sift if lumpy), beating well. 
 If mixture is too thick to spread, add a small amount of milk.

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NOTES : Very sweet yet light and fluffy.  A great hit at the old complex parties!