banana cake

Directions

1. 1

   Banana Cake 3/4 cup (1 1/2) sticks unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 2 cups self-rising flour 1/2 t

2. 2

   Into another bowl sift together flour, baking soda and baking powder

3. 3

   Stir the mixture into the butter mixture until it is just combined, and stir in the banana, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract, pecans, raisi

4. 4

   Pour the batter into a well-buttered and floured 12 x 9-inch pan

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes

6. 6

   Let cool in pan on rack

7. 7

   Cream together the remaining 1/2 stick butter, confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons of the milk and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extrac

8. 8

   Beat in the chocolate, and chill the icing, covered for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until it is of spreading consistency