2 1/2 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
2/3 c. buttermilk
1 1/2 c. bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
2/3 cc. nuts
1 tbsp. vanilla

Add sugar and shortening; mix well. Add eggs and milk; mix together flour, soda, baking powder and salt. Add to mixture. Add mashed bananas and vanilla. Makes a large cake. Bake at 350 degrees.

Icing:

1 stick butter
8 oz. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Pinch of salt
1/2 to 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Cream butter and cheese. Add sugar, vanilla, salt and nuts.