INA GARTEN'S OLD FASHIONED BANANA CAKE

We have a counter in the kitchen at work where people bring things they want to share or needs using up.  Someone recently brought some bananas that were getting over-ripe which makes them perfect for banana bread or cake.  I found this recipe on Pinterest.  I made a few adjustments and here is my version. I had family come for a Sunday visit and it went over well.

INA GARTEN'S OLD FASHIONED BANANA CAKE

3 ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup oil

2 large eggs

1/2 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour or Baker's Joy a 9 x 2 inch round pan.  (I had a scalloped 10 inch pan in my stash so used that.)  

In a mixer bowl mix the bananas, sugars, oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla.  In another bowl mix the flour, baking soda and salt.  Stir together.  Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix well.  Pour into prepared pan.  Bake in 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes.  Cool.  Frost with cream cheese frosting.

FROSTING

4 ounces soften cream cheese

2 cups powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons milk or cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Blend ingredients together till smooth.  Frost cooled cake.