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. soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas
2/3 c. buttermilk, divided
2 eggs
2/3 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Mix the first 6 ingredients together.
Mix the mashed bananas and 1/3 cup buttermilk together.
Add to first mixture; beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Add 1/3 cup buttermilk and the eggs; beat another 2 minutes.
Add chopped walnuts if desired.
Bake in a 9 x 13-inch pan at 350\u00b0 for 35 minutes.
Grease and flour pan.