Picnic Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 24 large marshmallows
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 cup mashed very ripe banana

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 pan. place marshmallows in a single, even layer in the bottom of the pan.
• sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. set aside.
• in a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. by hand, stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. fold in nuts and bananas.
• pour batter over marshmallows, making sure that marshmallows are covered, and that the batter reaches all sides of the pan.
• bake on center rack of oven for 45 minutes. marshmallows will rise to top and make a topping. the cake may look slightly underbaked because of the marshmallow topping. allow the cake to cool before serving.