Nutty Banana Cake Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt3/4 cup mashed ripe banana1/2 cup chopped pecans, toastedBUTTER PECAN FROSTING:1/2 cup butter, softened1/4 cup 2% milk1 teaspoon vanilla extractDash salt2 to 2-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup finely chopped pecans, toastedAdditional chopped pecans, optional

Preparation

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture just until combined. Fold in banana and pecans.

Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

In a small bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the milk, vanilla, salt and enough confectioners’ sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Stir in toasted pecans. Frost cake. Garnish with additional pecans if desired.