1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sifted flour
1 1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. mashed bananas
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Soften shortening, sift in dry ingredients. Add bananas, milk, and vanilla. Mix until flour is dampened, then beat vigorously for 2 minutes. Add eggs, beat 2 more minutes. Stir in nuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes in a well-greased and floured 7 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 2 inch pan.

BANANA CREAM CAKE FROSTING:

1 c. sour cream
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. broken nut meats

Mix sour cream and brown sugar. Spread on warm cake in pan. Sprinkle with the nut meats. Bake 2 or 3 minutes or until frosting is set.