Banana-Nut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas
2/3 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. finely chopped nuts
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inches, or two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer pans.
Beat all ingredients in a large mixing bowl at low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly.
Beat on high speed for 3 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
Pour into pans.
Bake until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean (about 45 to 50 minutes for oblong, 35 to 40 minutes for layers).
Cool.
Frost with Vanilla Butter Frosting, if desired.