6 large bananas, divided
1 (16-ounce) package pound cake mix
2 large eggs
1 cup milk, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 (16-ounce) package confectioners’ sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. Set aside.
In a large bowl mash 3 of the bananas. Add the cake mix, eggs, and ⅓ cup of the milk, mixing well. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool.
Slice the remaining 3 bananas. Place in a medium bowl and toss with lemon juice. Drain on paper towels. Using the same bowl, combine the butter, confectioners’ sugar, the remaining ⅔ cup milk, and the vanilla. Mix until creamy. Spread the icing on top of one cake layer and top with one-third of the banana slices. Repeat with the remaining layers, spreading the remaining icing on the top and side of the cake.
Makes 15 servings
Angela Vitale, Lady Sweet Pea Sagittaria
Sophisticated Red Hat Ladies,
Auburn, New York