2/3 Cup shortening1 2/3 Cup sugar1 teaspoon soda1 1/4 Cup mashed bananas2 eggs2 1/2 Cups sifted flour1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2/3 Cups buttermilk*2/3 Cup nuts (optional
*Almost 2/3 cup, add 1 tablespoon vinegar. Let set until clabbered.
Blend shortening, bananas, eggs and buttermilk. Add dry ingredients and bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Ice while still warm.
Icing:
1 Cup powdered sugar
2 or 3 Tablespoon melted ma
Source: Beyond Beans And Taters, page 47
