CAKE RECIPE FOR 8X8 PAN RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water for 1/2 cup in recipe. Lightly grease 8x8 pan
• Cream sugar, eggs, shortening (or butter) and vanilla.
• In separate bowl sift together all dry ingredients. Alternate mixing wet and dry ingredients. Add boing water last, mix until smooth.
• Pour into greased pan, bake for 25-30 minutes, check at 25 minutes with toothpick to see if the cake is done. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

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. "