2/3 c. shortening
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
2/3 c. milk
2 eggs
1 c. chopped, pitted, cooked prunes
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Stir shortening to soften. Sift in dry ingredients. Add bananas and 1/2 of the milk. Mix until flour is dampened, then beat 2 minutes. Add eggs and rest of milk. Beat 2 minutes more. Fold in prunes and nuts. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Frost when cool with brown sugar frosting.