Banana-Nut Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. cake flour (2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. if using regular flour)
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. soft shortening
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 1/4 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
3 eggs (1/2 to 2/3 c.)
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts (I use English walnuts)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Grease and flour one 13 x 9 1/2 x 2-inch pan or two 9 x 1 1/2-inch layer pans.
Blend flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add shortening, half of buttermilk and mashed bananas.
Beat 2 minutes on medium speed of mixer.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly.
Add eggs and rest of buttermilk.
Beat 2 more minutes, scraping bowl frequently.
Fold in nuts.
Pour into prepared pans.
Bake oblong 45 to 50 minutes and layers about 35 minutes.