Banana Nut Cake

2 1/2 Cups Flour
1 2/3 Cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 Cup soft shortening
2/3 Cup buttermilk
1 1/4 Cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
3 eggs
1/2 to 2/3 Cup nuts

Blend flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add shortening, half of buttermilk and mashed
bananas. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed or 300 strokes by hand. Add eggs and rest of
buttermilk. Beat 2 more minutes. Fold in nuts. Bake layers about 35 minutes, oblong 45 to
50 minutes. Cool. Finish with butter icing, ot frost with whipped cream and decorate with
bananas, if desired.
(I have used this recipe for banana cake or bread forever.
I like it because it is moist and not dry)