*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Scrumptious Banana Cake

Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cakes                            Prize

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  c             All-purpose flour
   1 2/3  c             Sugar
   1 1/4  ts            Baking powder
   1 1/4  ts            Baking soda
   1      ts            Salt
     2/3  c             Vegetable shortening
     2/3  c             Buttermilk or sour milk
   1 1/4  c             Bananas (3) -- mashed
   2      lg            Eggs
     2/3  c             Black walnuts -- chopped

Sift together the dry ingredients. Add the shortening, milk, and
bananas. Beat for 2 minutes. Add eggs and beat for 2 minutes more.
Add nuts and stir to blend. Pour into greased and floured 9x13x2" pan
or into two 9" pans. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 30 to 35 minutes
for round pans, 45 minutes for larger pan. Cool and frost with a
buttercream frosting.

2nd place winner at the Del Mar fair


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