Banana Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
• 2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 medium)
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash salt
• Sliced banana, optional