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Banana Cake

I don't get to make this cake often - the Sous Chef is not a fan. So if I make it, I have to eat the whole thing, which is not really so much of a chore, but still I shouldn't be eating a whole cake myself. I often make it when I need to bring a cake somewhere or if we are having guests over. Easter seemed like a good opportunity to make it so I did. Banana Cake (Adapted from some page photocopied out of some cookbook at some point) 1 c butter (2 sticks) 1 c sugar 2 eggs 1 c mashed bananas 1 3/4 c flour 1/2 t salt 2/3 t baking soda 5T buttermilk 1 t vanilla 2 bananas, sliced Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 6T butter, softened 3 c confectioners' sugar, sifted 1t vanilla juice 1/2 lemon and zest (optional) Grease and flour 2 - 9" cake pans and set aside.  Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add mashed bananas. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Add half...