2 1/4 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/4 c. (2 med.) mashed ripe bananas
2/3 c. buttermilk
2/3 c. soft butter
2 eggs
2/3 c. chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour bottom only of 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl, blend all ingredients except eggs and nuts at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Add eggs; beat 2 more minutes at medium speed. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

This cake is good unfrosted or can be frosted with a basic butter frosting. May substitute scant 2/3 cup milk plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar (stir together and let sit for a minute) for the buttermilk.