Banana Kuchen

1/4 c shortening
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 lg banana, sliced
1/4 c milk
1 1/2 c flour, sifted
2 ts baking powder
1/2 ts salt

spicy nuts:
1/3 c brown sugar
1/3 c nuts, chopped
1/2 ts cinnamon

crunchy:
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c flour
1/2 ts cinnamon
2 tb soft oleo

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add milk, banana, and egg; beat until smooth. Add the sifted dry ingredients and blend just to mix.

Spread in 7 x 11 inch pan. Sprinkle with one of the following toppings:

Spicy Nut - Mix together and sprinkle on kuchen and bake.

Crunchy - Mix together with fork until crumb like. Sprinkle on kuchen and bake. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.