The King's Cake

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This salute to Elvis Presley's favorite food combo, peanut butter and bananas, truly takes the cake! Bake it up any time you want to enjoy a rich-tasting cake that'll make your gang feel like royalty!

Serves: 12

Cooking Time: 25 min

What You'll Need:

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

2 eggs

1 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup mashed banana (about 3 ripe bananas)

2 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

6 tablespoon butter, softened

3 cups confectioners' sugar

1/4 cup chopped peanuts

What To Do:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 8-inch cake pans with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, cream the granulated sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Gradually blend in baking soda, flour, and salt. Beat in mashed banana and 1 teaspoon vanilla until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into prepared cake pans.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let sit 5 minutes, then remove cakes from pans and place on a wire rack to cool.

4. In another bowl, combine cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter; beat until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and remaining vanilla. Beat until thoroughly combined. Frost cake and sprinkle with peanuts.