Banana Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. (about 3) sieved bananas
2/3 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. (2 large) eggs
2/3 c. chopped nuts (if desired)

Preparation

Put in first 6 ingredients.
Add bananas and 1/2 of the buttermilk.
Mix until all the flour is dampened, then beat vigorously for 2 minutes.
Add remaining buttermilk and eggs. Beat 2 minutes longer.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes in a 350\u00b0.