Step 1

Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with butter.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and shortening until creamy.

Step 3

Mix in sugar and eggs.

Step 4

Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda.

Step 5

Mix in sour milk and vanilla extract.Note: You make sour milk for this simple banana cake recipe by combining one cup of milk with one tablespoon vinegar. Allow the mixture to stand for 10-15 minutes before using in this recipe.

Step 6

Mix in ripe bananas.

Step 7

Pour cake batter into the baking pan.

Step 8

Bake for 25-30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove and let cool.

Step 10

Combine butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan.

Step 11

Heat over medium heat until bubbly, stirring constantly.

Step 12

Slowly mix in milk and bring to a boil again.

Step 13

Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Step 14

Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 15

Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time until creamy.

Step 16

Pour icing over banana cake and spread evenly. Note: Make sure the cake is cool first!

Step 17

Enjoy this simple banana cake recipe and easy caramel icing recipe!