Recipe: Banana Cake (using cake mix and instant pudding mix)

Banana Cake
Source: With Great Gusto by The Junior League of Youngstown, Ohio

1 package yellow cake mix
2 bananas, mashed
1 small (4-servings) package instant banana pudding
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juie
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

With electric mixer on low speed, combine all ingredients except nuts in a large bowl. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.

Fold in nuts. Spread in 2 greased 9-inch cake pans.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Yields 10 servings.