Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening2 cups sugar2 large eggs1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)3 teaspoons vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup buttermilk4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooledCREAM CHEESE FROSTING:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 cups confectioners’ sugar1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating will after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in chocolate.
Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners’ sugar. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Sprinkle with pecans. Store in refrigerator.
