norma's banana cake

Ingredients For norma's banana cake

• CAKE
• 3/4 c

  applesauce (or shortening if you prefer)
• 1 1/2 c

  granulated white sugar
• 4

  eggs
• 1 1/2 tsp

  vanilla
• 3 lg

  very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tsp

  sea salt (optional)
• 3 tsp

  baking powder
• 1 tsp

  baking soda
• 3 c

  whole wheat flour
• 3/4 c

  sour milk (make by mixing 3/4 cup milk with 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
• 1/2 c

  chopped walnuts (optional)
• ICING
• 1 md

  very ripe banana
• 4 Tbsp

  butter
• 1 tsp

  lemon juice
• 1 tsp

  vanilla
• 1 to 1 1/2 box

  powdered sugar
• chopped walnuts, to sprinkle on top (optional)