Here's my Mom's Banana Cake and Icing

* Exported from MasterCook *

BANANA CAKE

Recipe By : MOM
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes & Icing

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 ripe bananas -- crushed
2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon soda water

Beat (DO NOT CREAM) together the eggs, butter and sugar.
Add bananas. Stir well.
Add flour, baking powder, buttermilk and soda.
Beat well. Pour into 3 round cake pans or 9 x 13 inch pan sprayed with cooking
coil spray.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until top springs back when touched. * Exported from MasterCook *

BANANA CAKE ICING

Recipe By : MOM
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes & Icing

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 box powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons strong, black coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla

In mixing bowl mix the butter, sugar and vanilla.
Add enough of the coffee to achieve right consistency.
Beat on high until fluffy. Spread on cake.
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