Banana-Sour Cream Cake

I was telling Danene about some banana cup cakes I remember my neighbor making when I was younger. She told me about this recipe. I found it on kraftfoods.com. Kyle says it's his favorite cake ever and Karson ate 2 pieces. I liked it, but didn't love it. (of course I changed the recipe a little but I'll post the original)

1 pkg (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup oil
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 pkg (16 oz) powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
1 cup planters walnut pieces, finely chopped (I left these out)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Beat cake mix, eggs, bananas, sour cream and oil with mixer on low until moistened, scraping bottom of bowl often. Beat on medium 2 minutes and pour into greased and floured 13X9 inch pan.

Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake completely in pan on wire rack.

Beat cream cheese and butter with mixer on medium until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.

I did not do the last part. I just frosted the cake.

Remove cake from pan. Carefully cut cake crosswise in half using serrated knife. Place 1 cake half, top side down, on plate; spread top with frosting. Top with remaining cake half, top side up. Frost top and sides. Press nuts onto sides. Refrigerate leftovers

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

This recipe came from Amy. They are fast, easy and yummy.

1 Spice cake mix
1 Can (small size) pumpkin
Chocolate Chips

Mix the cake mix (no eggs, oil, water etc) and the pumpkin together. Add chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Grease pan for the first batch but not the rest.

Cowboy Salsa

My version...This is pretty much the same as one you'll find on simplifysuppers.com (try adding sliced cucumbers and olives)

1 Can corn
1 Can diced tomatoes
1 Can black beans
1 Can black eyed peas
cilantro
Avocados
Italian Dressing

Drain canned ingredients. Cut up avocados and mix everything together. I use about 3 avocados. I don't measure the Italian dressing, but I don't use very much because I don't like it runny. You can also add fresh Cilantro. Serve with chips.