Banana Cake

1½ c. sugar
¾ c. buttermilk*
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. mashed bananas (3 med. bananas)
½ c. butter, softened
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 c. sifted flour (put this in last, beat well)

Preheat the oven to 350º.
Mix all ingredients, beat well, pour into a greased 9x13” pan. Bake @ 350º for 30-35 minutes.

ICING:
¼ c. butter, softened ½ tsp. vanilla
½ lb. powdered sugar 2-3 T. milk

Cream together and spread on cooled cake.

**To make buttermilk substitute:
Put 2½ tsp. vinegar or lemon juice in the bottom of the measuring cup, fill up to ¾ cup with regular milk. Let it stand 5 minutes.*