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Peanut Butter Banana Cake

courtesy of Taste of Home Magazine

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1-1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup milk

Frosting

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter

1/3 cup milk

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream the 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, and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition.

Transfer to a greased 13-in. by 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For frosting: In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, milk, and vanilla until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over cake.

Yield: 12-15 servings.

**sheree's note**

If you're a badass like me, you'll add chocolate chips.

(ps...gabby did not have peanut butter!)