Banana Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. milk
3 small or 2 large, real ripe bananas, mashed
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine eggs, sugar and shortening; cream well.
Add mashed bananas and milk.
Beat well and add dry ingredients, vanilla and nuts.
Pour in greased 5 x 10-inch oblong or 2 (8-inch) layer pans.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve plain with confectioners sugar sprinkled on top or with chocolate icing.