8X8 SNACK CAKE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• "To make cake (easily mixed by hand): Preheat the oven to 375F (see note below). Cream together sugar, sour cream, egg, and 2 tablespoons softened butter. Add mashed bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix well. Pour into greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 375F for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting. Frosting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or equal amount of pure vanilla extract) 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar To make frosting: Cream butter and confectioner's sugar together until smooth. Slowly add the heavy cream; stir until smooth. Stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated. Spread on cooled cake. Note - Bake at 350F if using a glass pan. Recipe doubles well to fit in a 9x13 pan. "

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 8-inch square baking pan.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in prepared pan. Make 2 indentations in flour mixture. Set aside.
• Combine egg and lemon zest in bowl with fork; pour into 1 indentation. Pour melted Butter with Canola Oil in other indentation. Pour milk over all; mix well. (Some lumps will remain.)
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
• Combine powdered sugar and enough lemon juice for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Spread glaze over cooled cake. Sprinkle top of cake with additional lemon zest, if desired.