Banana-Nut Cake
Source: Betty Crocker Cookbook

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup mashed ripe banana
2/3 cup buttermilk or sour milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour two 9x1 1/2-inch round baking pans.

In a mixer bowl combine the first 5 ingredients.

Add shortening and banana; beat on low speed of electric mixer till combined.

Add buttermilk or sour milk, eggs, and vanilla; beat 2 minutes on medium speed.

Turn batter into prepared pans. Bake in a 350 oven for 30 minutes or till done.

Cool 10 minutes on wire racks. Remove from pans; cool thoroughly.

Frost with your favorite frosting.