Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Banana Cake

Another way to use up those bananas!

2 tablespoons lemon juice & 2/3 cup milk OR
2/c cup sour cream
2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
1 (18.25 ounce) package butter/yellow/spice cake mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Put 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a measuring cup with 2/3 cup milk. Set aside. Mash bananas with a fork. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine cake mix and baking soda. Stir to combine. Add bananas, softened butter, milk mixture, eggs and vanilla. Beat at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when lightly tapped. A toothpick stuck in the center may leave a slight crumb. Allow to cool on a wire rack.