CAKE:

6 ripe bananas, mashed
2 1/3 c. sugar, divided
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
2 1/4 c. cake flour
3 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. softened shortening
1 c. & 2 tbsp. milk, divided
2 eggs

FROSTING:

1/4 c. butter
1 lb. powdered sugar
1/2 c. ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 tsp. lemon juice

Cake: Combine bananas, 1/2-3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and 1 2/3 cup sugar in sifter. Sift onto shortening. Add 3/4 cup milk and remaining vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes with mixer at low speed. Add eggs and remaining milk. Beat for 1 minute.

Grease and flour two 9 inch pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until done. Remove from pan to cake plate.

Frosting: Cream butter until soft and fluffy. Add 1/2 of sugar. Beat until well blended. Add bananas and lemon juice; mix well. Add remaining sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Spread over top and sides of cake.