Saturday, October 3, 2026

SOUR CREAM APPLE TART

5 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1 1/3 cups reduced-fat sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 cups coarsely chopped firm apples

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter; stir in the cracker crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon until well blended.

Press mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; remove from oven and set aside to cool.

In large mixer bowl, combine the sour cream, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons of the flour.  Beat mixture at medium speed until well blended.  Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well blended.  Using a large silicone spatula, gently stir in the chopped apples; place mixture over the prepared crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or just until the center is set.

Before serving, cut into 12 equal slices and make the following topping:

Preheat broiler.

Combine the remaining cinnamon, sugar, and flour together in a small bowl.  Cut in the remaining butter with a pastry blender until mixture is coarse crumbs.  Sprinkle evenly over the tart.

Broil 3 to 4 minutes until topping is a golden brown.

Let stand about 15 minutes before serving.

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Thursday, October 1, 2026

QUICK AND EASY MIXED BERRY TART

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
1 egg, beaten
1 to 2 tbsp granulated sugar
8-oz cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar + more for sprinkling, if desired
2 tsp grated orange zest
3 cups assorted berries ie strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
1/3 cup melted apple jelly

On a floured surface, roll out the sheet of pastry to a 14" x 11" rectangle. Fold the edges over to form an 11" x 7" rectangle. Prick the inside of the rectangle with the tines of a fork. Brush the beaten egg over the edges and sprinkle with the granulated sugar. Bake at 450 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown; cool.

Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest together and spread the mixture over the center of the crust. Combine the berries with the melted apple jelly and spoon over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

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Wednesday, September 30, 2026

ALMOND-FLAVORED COCONUT MACAROONS

4 egg whites

2/3 cup sugar

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, chopped

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp almond extract 

Heat oven to 350-degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On medium-high speed, beat egg whites until light and frothy. Gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form.

Fold in coconut, flour and almond extract. Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe on baking sheets 2-inches apart. Bake until lightly browned, about 14 minutes. Let cool.

Easy variations: To make chocolate dipped macaroons: In a double boiler over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips. Dip cooled macaroons in chocolate. Let dry.

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

CANDY CORN-MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREATS

1/4 cup butter
6 cups miniature marshmallows
12 drops yellow food coloring
4 drops red food coloring
6 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups candy corn

In a large microwaveable bowl, microwave butter on high 45 seconds or until melted.  Add the marshmallows and toss to coat.  Microwave 1 1/2 minutes or until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is well blended.  Stir in the food colors after the first 45 seconds.

Add the cereal and candy corn; mix well.  Press onto the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  Allow to cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.  Cut each bar in two diagonally.

Yield: 24 diagonals

Note: This is a Kraft Foods Recipe and photo..

Thursday, September 24, 2026

BLUEBERRY COBBLER SMOOTHIE


Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Divide evenly between two tall glasses.

280 calories each
Basic recipe and photo from Everyday Health a few years ago.

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

CHERRY DUMP SALAD

3 cup miniature marshmallows
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can cherry pie filling
1 cup chopped pecans
1 can Eagle Brand milk
1 small carton frozen whipped topping, thawed

Mix whipped topping and milk together; stir in the pineapple, pie filling, and pecans.

Gently fold in the marshmallows to coat completely.

Cover and chill until serving time.

Monday, September 21, 2026

MINI FRENCH VANILLA TARTS WITH FRESH BERRIES AND MINT

These little tarts are quick and easy to make. They are easy, pretty, and tasty.

1 box (1.34 oz) French Vanilla Instant Pudding and Pie Filling Mix
1 pkg Graham cracker mini tart shells
Fresh seasonal berries
Mint sprigs for garnish, if desired

Prepare pudding mix as directed on box. Pour pudding into tart shells and refrigerate. Before serving, add 3 or 4 fresh berries and a mint sprig, if desired, for garnish.

This recipe and photo are from my quick fix blog.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

RED VELVET CHERRY ALMOND TORTE

1 box (2-layer size) red velvet cake mix
1 can (21-oz) cherry pie filling
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 carton (8-oz) frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease and flour 2 9-inch round cake pans; set aside.

Prepare and bake the cake as directed on package for two layers.  Cool and remove from pans according to package directions.

When cakes are cool, combine the pie filling and almond extract in a small bowl stirring until the extract is totally blended into the filling.

Place one cake layer on cake plate and spread with 1 cup of the whipped topping; top with half the pie filling mixture.  Add the second layer and top with the remaining pie filling mixture, spreading to within 1 1/2 inches of the edge of the cake.

Decorate the edges of the cake with the remaining whipped topping and garnish with the almonds.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

COCOA-MINT CUPCAKES

2 eggs

1/4 cup oil

1 cup sugar

1/4 tsp peppermint extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

Whisk the first 4 ingredients together and gradually fold in rest of the ingredients.

Divide batter equally among 12 paper lined baking cups and bake at 375-degrees for 25-minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire racks.

For frosting, beat 1 container (16-oz) milk chocolate frosting with 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract on medium speed until fluffy. Frost cupcakes by using a star tip to make a pretty top. Sprinkle with some crushed peppermints.

Yield: 12 cupcakes

recipe and photo First for women 2022


Tuesday, September 15, 2026

SOUR CREAM RAISIN DROPS with ORANGE FROSTING

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup raisins
Orange Frosting (recipe follows)

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in the egg and vanilla extract.  Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the dry ingredients alternately with the sour cream.  Mix well after each addition.  Stir in the raisins.  Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. 

Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until set.  Cool on wire rack until completely cool and frost with the Orange Frosting below:

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp grated orange peel
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
4 tsp milk

Beat the butter; blend in the orange peel.  Add sugar alternately with the milk until light and fluffy. 

Yield: Approximately 5 dozen cookies

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Friday, September 11, 2026

LAYERED PUMPKIN CAKE WITH CARAMEL AND PECANS

I got this cake recipe from a friend's facebook post. It is from Chef Ron Lock and his information is at the end of the post. Haven't tried it yet but I plan to. Perhaps some of you would like to try it, too.

(This cake is a total showstopper. The mixed flavors and textures pecans, caramel and cream cheese make this one of best pumpkin recipes of all time! Enjoy!)
Ingredients:
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin, divided - 100% pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup oil
4 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) whipped topping, thawed
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup chopped Pecans
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F
BEAT cake mix, 1 cup pumpkin, milk, oil, eggs and 1 tsp. spice in stand mixer, or, beat in a large bowl with a hand mixer.
Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
Put the cake pans in the oven and bake for 28 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Remove the cakes from the pans and transfer to wire racks to completely cool.
BEAT cream cheese in medium bowl with hand mixer, or standalone mixer, until creamy. Add in the sugar, remaining pumpkin and spice; mix well. Gently stir in the whipped topping.
Cut each cake layer horizontally in half with serrated knife; stack on serving plate, spreading cream cheese filling between layers, leaving top layer unfrosted. Do not frost the top layer!
Drizzle with caramel topping just before serving; top with nuts. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

CHOCOLATE MERINGUES

3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Adjust oven rack to the lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line 2 large cookie baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.

Microwave chocolate chips on high for 1 minute. Stir until melted.

Beat the egg whites, slowly adding the sugar until the egg white are stiff but are not dry. Stir in the melted chocolate and the vanilla extract.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the parchment lined baking sheets; bake 7 minutes or until the tops are dry. Allow to cool on the parchment.

Yield: 64 meringues

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Saturday, September 5, 2026

LEMON-BLUEBERRY SCONES

1 1/4 cups whole grain pastry flour
1 cup ground whole oats
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 cup blueberries
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, milk, flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and salt. In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, honey, oil, lemon juice and lemon zest. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and stir in the yogurt mixture. Add the blueberries and stir just until combined. Drop 1/4 cup batter onto prepared baking sheet to make 10 scones. Bake at 400 degrees 12 to 15 minutes or until light browned and firm.

Per scone: 260 calories, 40 g carbs 15 g protein, 5 g fat (0 saturated) 

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Friday, September 4, 2026

SPICED CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE

2 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp sugar

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

11 tbsp butter, melted

3 Gala apples, peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

4 (8-oz each) pkgs cream cheese

4 eggs

 1 tsp vanilla extract

In a pot, mix 1 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 cup water. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil. Cook, do not stir, until mixture turns caramel color, 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Carefully stir in cream. Let cool.

Heat oven to 325-degrees. Wrap entire outside of a 8-inch x 3-inch springform pan with foil; grease inside of the pan. Mix crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and 4 tablespoons butter. Press into pan. Bake 10 minutes; let cool.

In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring, until tender, 10 minutes. In a bowl, mix 3/4 cup flour, oats, walnuts, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger and 5 tablespoons butter until crumbly; reserve.

On medium speed, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. On low, beat in 1/2 cup caramel, eggs, vanilla, 1/4 cup flour and remaining spices. Pour over crust. Place pan in baking pan on oven rack; fill baking pan with water halfway up the side of springform pan. Bake until center juggles slightly, 1 hour 15 minutes. Add apples and crumb mix. Bake until golden, 45 minutes. Turn off oven. Leave in oven with door closed 1 hour. Transfer from pan to rack; cool. Cover; chill 8 hours. Remove side of pan. Drizzle with some of caramel; serve with remaining caramel.

recipe and photo First for women 2023



Thursday, September 3, 2026

GRAVEYARD DIRT

I got this from my daughter in 2914. Now that we are into the 'Ber months and the candies in this recipe are making their way onto our store shelves, I thought I would repeat it.
Instant chocolate pudding (and ingredients on box)
8 - small (clear) plastic cups
cool whip
Oreos
ghost "peeps"
candy corn/pumpkins
1 Ziploc bag
rolling pin
Directions:
First, make the chocolate pudding by following the directions on the back of the box. Once mixed, pour pudding into individual cups and let set up in the refrigerator. I bought a small box of instant pudding so mine was set within 5 minutes.
Next, plop a layer of cool whip on top of your chocolate pudding. Place a handful of Oreos in a ziplock bag and crunch them with a rolling pin until you get something that resembles dirt. I used the minis because we can't be trusted with a whole bad of oreos in the house (plus, they're easier to crunch)! Sprinkle a generous layer of oreo dirt on top of your cool whip.
Decorate your dirt cups with ghost peeps, pumpkins & candy corn. If you're taking them on the go, place a second plastic cup on top and secure with tape.
Source:sewingbarefoot

 

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

MANDARIN-ORANGE PINEAPPLE CAKE

A friend from Kentucky sent me this cake recipe. Some call it Pig Cake or Pig Pickin' Cake.

1 box Duncan Hines Butter Cake mix
1/2 cup Wesson oil
1 11- ounce can mandarin oranges
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix, oil, oranges with juice, sugar and eggs. Mix at medium speed for 2 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees in 3 greased, floured and lined with wax paper pans for about 20 minutes or until center of the cake bounces back when touched. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on cooling racks.

Icing
1 12 ounce tub of Cool Whip
small instant vanilla pudding mix
1 16 oz. can crushed pineapple

Icing
Drain juice from pineapple and set aside (If the icing seems to be too thick you can use it to thin it out a bit).

Mix pineapple with the instant vanilla pudding. Stir in Cool Whip. Frost the cake according to these directions. Store the cake in the refrigerator. I think it is better the next day.
  — with Dianna Emmert Gillia

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

PEACH UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

3 cups peaches, sliced or coarsely chopped
1 box peach-flavored gelatin
1 stick butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 box yellow cake mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Spread the peaches over the bottom of the prepared pan; sprinkle the dry gelatin over the peaches. Cut butter into thin pats and layer over the peaches and gelatin. Sprinkle the marshmallows over all.

Prepare the cake mix according to package directions and pour over the top of the ingredients in the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Note: This cake is delicious served warm.
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Saturday, August 29, 2026

PUMPKIN LATTE CUSTARD

 1 can (29-oz) pumpkin

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 can (13-oz evaporated milk

4 large eggs

1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

1 tbsp instant espresso powder

3/4 tsp salt

Whipped cream, optional

Gingersnap cookies, crushed, whole cookies for garnish, optional

Pour 1-inch of water into a 6-qt slow cooker. Layer two 24-inch pieces of foil; roll up lengthwise to make a 1-inch-thick roll. Shape roll into a ring and place in slow cooker to make a rack.

Whisk together first 7 ingredients. Transfer mixture into a greased 2-qt baking dish. Very gently lower onto the foil rack, being careful not to allow dish to touch sides of cooker. Cover slow cooker with a double layer of white paper towels. Place lid securely over the paper towels.

Cook, covered, on low 6 to 7 hours or until a food thermometer reads 160-degrees. Carefully remove dish from cooker. Top servings with the whipped cream and crushed cookies. Garnish with additional cookies, if desired.

Personally, I would dip servings directly from the dish in the slow cooker, using potholder gloves and a long-handled spoon.

Yield: 8 servings

recipe idea and photo TOH 2026

Friday, August 28, 2026

CREAM CHEESE PEACH PIE DELIGHT

1 package of white or yellow dry cake mix
1/3 cup butter, room temperature
2 large eggs, divided
29 ounce can of peach slices, drained
8 ounces of Cream Cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with cooking spray. In large bowl combine cake mix, butter, and 1 egg. Mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 1/2 cups of crumbs for topping. Press remaining crumbs in bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes.
Cut Peach slices into 1 inch pieces. You can use frozen or fresh peaches if you choose but I like canned for this particular recipe because of the short baking time. Spoon into partially baked crust. In large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla extract. Beat with mixer until creamy. Spoon over peaches. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake 30 minutes. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Source Huffington Post 

Thursday, August 27, 2026

ORANGE SNOW BALLS

This recipe was the grand prize winner in a Party In A Pinch Contest in Taste of Home.

1 pkg (11-oz) vanilla wafers

2/3 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided

Place vanilla wafers and pecans in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Add butter, concentrate, and 1 cup sugar; pulse until mixture comes together.

Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; roll in remaining sugar. Store at room temperature.

Taste of Home recipe and photo


Wednesday, August 26, 2026

SMALL SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH BUTTERCREAM

This recipe is from a 2026 TOH magazine. It was submitted by a lady in Ohio.

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp kosher salt

3 tsp minced fresh rosemary

Buttercream:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups confectioners' sugar

2 tbsp strong brewed coffee

1 tsp Nescafe Gold Espresso Intense powder

In a large bowl, cream butter, maple syrup and sugar until light and fluffy, 5 to 7 minutes. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and rosemary; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

Divide dough in half; shape each into a 1-inch roll. Wrap in waxed paper; refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Place 1-inch apart on greased baking sheets. Bake until set, 15-20 minutes. Cool on pans for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until well blended. Add coffee and espresso powder. Pipe or spread frosting over cooled cookies.

Yield: about 4 dozen

TOH photo



Tuesday, August 25, 2026

DING DONG CAKE

This recipe is a repeat of one of the most popular recipes on this blog.

1 box (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 brick (8-oz) cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can chocolate frosting
2 tbsp milk

Prepare and bake cake mix according to the package directions. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes. Turn cake out onto a wire rack.

When cake is cooled, cut in half lengthwise; return bottom half to the pan. 

To make the filling, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter using an electric mixer until blended and smooth. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread the mixture over the bottom layer in the pan; top with the top half of the cake.

Stir the milk into the chocolate frosting for easier spreading. Spread over the top of the cake.

Keep cake in the refrigerator.

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026

PHILADELPHIA DOUBLE-LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS

This is a Kraft Foods Recipe.

What You Need

52
 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
3
Tbsp.  butter or margarine, melted
4
 eggs, divided
4
pkg.  (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-3/4
cups sugar, divided
3
Tbsp.  flour
1
Tbsp.  zest and 1/3 cup juice from 2 lemons, divided
1/2
tsp.  vanilla
2
Tbsp.  cornstarch
1/2
cup  water
Fresh blueberries for garnish, optional

HEAT oven to 325ºF.
LINE 13x9-inch pan with parchment, with ends of parchment extending over sides. Mix wafer crumbs and butter until blended; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min.
SEPARATE 1 egg; refrigerate yolk until ready to use. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour, lemon zest, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add egg white and remaining 3 whole eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
BAKE 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours.
MIX cornstarch and remaining sugar in medium saucepan; gradually stir in water and remaining lemon juice until blended. Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until clear and thickened. Lightly beat reserved egg yolk in small bowl with fork until blended; stir in 2 Tbsp. of the hot cornstarch mixture. Return to remaining cornstarch mixture in saucepan; stir until blended. Cook 1 min. or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool slightly.
SPOON lemon glaze over cheesecake. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Use parchment handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve. Garnish each serving with blueberries, if desired.


Tuesday, August 11, 2026

CRAZY BANANA CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING

1.5 cups very ripe bananas (3 fresh bananas or 4 thawed, previously frozen bananas)
2 tsp lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
 3/4 cup soft butter
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1.5 cups buttermilk (OR milk soured with one tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
To prepare: Pre-heat oven to 275º F, and grease and flour (or spray), a 9×13 cake pan.
Mash banana and mix with lemon juice and set aside.
In a med bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.  Set aside.
If you’re making your own buttermilk, combine milk and vinegar (or lemon juice) in a small bowl, and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time.  Stir in vanilla. Beat in flour mixture alternately with buttermilk.
Stir in bananas.
Pour into greased/floured (or sprayed) cake pan and bake at 275º F for 1 hour and 10 mins (or until knife comes out clean).

NOW, FOR THE CRAZY PART:

Immediately place in freezer for 45 minutes. (if not completely cool upon removal from freezer, let cool further before icing).
No need to cover the cake, but you’ll want to place it on a thick, folded towel to protect items underneath.

CREAM CHEESE ICING:

1/2 cup softened butter
8 oz cream cheese, room temp.
1 tsp vanilla
3.5 cups icing sugar (also known as powdered sugar or confectioner’s sugar)

  1. Cream butter and cream cheese.
  2.  Beat in vanilla and icing sugar on low until combined, then high until smooth.
This makes a ton of icing.  You could probably halve the recipe, but I love cream cheese icing, so the thick layer that this produces makes me a very happy hooligan indeed.
Source: Happy Hooligans