Cream 3/4 cup butter and 2 1/8 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla, beat in the flour mixture alternating with buttermilk. Stir in banana mixture. Pour into prepared pan.
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Bake for 1 hour, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and place directly into freezer for 45 minutes. This step makes cake moist.
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For Icing: Cream 1/2 cup butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add powdered sugar beat on low until combined, then on high speed until smooth. Spread on Cooled cake.