Triple-Layer Banana Cake 3/4 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium) 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk FROSTING: 6 tablespoons peanut butter 3 tablespoons butter, softened Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Triple-Layer Banana Cake cont. 5-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar 8 to 10 tablespoons milk Peanut halves, optional In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. For frosting, in a large mixing Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

	Triple-Layer Banana Cake bowl, beat the peanut butter and butter until smooth. Beat in confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with peanuts if desired. Yield: 14 servings. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008