"Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me."

~Psalm 119:132-133

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Banana Cake

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter. Mix in the mashed banana. Spread into the pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, then top with cream cheese frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

2 - 3 oz packages cream cheese
2 tablespoons milk or cream
5 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

Soften cheese. Blend in milk. Gradually stir in sugar. Add vanilla. Blend well.