Banana Cake With Banana Frosting
A spiced banana cake, infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, is complemented by a rich banana buttercream frosting.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375F; grease and line 2 (9-inch) cake pans with parchment paper.
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Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
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Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
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Alternately add the sifted dry ingredients and mashed bananas, beating well after each addition.
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Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
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Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to racks, remove parchment, and cool completely.
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For the frosting, cream butter and salt.
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Combine mashed banana and vinegar in a separate bowl.
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Alternately beat the banana mixture and sifted confectioners' sugar into the creamed butter until fluffy.
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Frost the cooled cake, stacking the two layers with frosting in between.
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Garnish with chopped, toasted pecans if desired.