Cake: 3 teaspoons plus 3 cups sugar, divided 1 cup butter, softened 6 eggs 1 cup mashed ripe bananas 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract 3 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream Glaze: 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 to 4 teaspoons…

Cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, plus 1 whole banana, for garnish (optional) 2 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Honey-Cinnamon Frosting Honey-Cinnamon Frosting: 1 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2…

1 cup sugar ¾ cup salted butter 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ cups applesauce 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon cloves 2 cups flour Dissolve baking soda in applesauce.  Combine with all remaining ingredients and pour into prepared 9×13-inch pan.  Bake at 350° for about 35 minutes or until…

12 egg whites 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup cake flour 1 ½ teaspoons cream of tartar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract Preheat oven to 375°.  Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.  Sift together confectioners’ sugar and flour; set aside.  In a…