To Die For Banana Cake with Vanilla Bean Frosting

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup sour cream

1 egg

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup mashed super ripe banana (about 2)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Frosting

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste* (see below)

1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar

Directions

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.

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.