Blue Ribbon Banana Cake

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (any kind you want)

Creamy Nut Icing

• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup light cream
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. 1

   Beat eggs, add sugar, butter, bananas, buttermilk, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla, nuts, coconut and flour.

2. 2

   Mix all together and bake in two 9 x 9 inch round pans at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

3. 3

   Remove from oven.

4. 4

   Let stand 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

5. 5

   Cool.

6. 6

   For Icing:.

7. 7

   Mix together all ingredients and cook until thickened.

8. 8

   Pour on cake while frosting is still warm.