Banana Cake
Place 2/3 cup shortening in mixing bowl. Sift in 2-1/2 cups sifted cake flour, 1-2/3 cups sugar, 1-1/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp soda, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1-1/4 cups mashed fully ripe bananas and 1/3 cup buttermilk. Mix till moistened; beat 2 minutes at medium speed on electric mixer. Add 1/3 cup buttermilk and 2 eggs; beat 2 minutes longer. If desired, fold in 2/3 cup chopped walnuts. Bake in 2 greased and lightly floured 9 x 1-1/2 inch pans at 350 degrees about 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool thoroughly.
Notes: I use butter instead of shortening. I also mix 1 TBSP lemon juice in 1 cup of milk to substitute for buttermilk. I used vanilla flavored butter frosting for a special touch. Enjoy!