Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C]
In large bowl, combine eggs, oil, granulated sugar and brown sugar. With electric mixer,
beat until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add bananas, pumpkin or applesauce; beat
until blended in, about 30 seconds. Mix together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and
spices (if desired, omit spices for banana version): stir in a low speed until blended, about
30 seconds. Pour into greased and floured 8 or 9 inch square cake pan. Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until
tester comes out clean.
FROSTINGS
Simple Buttercream Frosting: In bowl, combine 2 tbsp. softened butter, 1 cup icing sugar,
l tbsp cream or milk and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Beat with electric mixer until smooth. If too
thins, add a little more icing sugar; if too thick, add a little more cream or milk.
Cream Cheese Frosting: With electric mixer, beat together 4 oz
softened cream cheese. 2 tbsp softened butter and 1 tsp vanilla.
Gradually beat in enough icing sugar about 1-1/2 cups to give
smooth, spreadable consistency.
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