1 1/2 c. melted butter
1 3/4 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 grated orange rind
2 c. mashed bananas, (ripe)
2 c. whole wheat flour
2 c. white flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 c. strong black coffee

Stir the melted butter in with the sugar. Beat the 4 eggs separate then add eggs and extract with grated orange rind. Beat until smooth. Sift together flours, add salt, baking soda, baking powder, spices. Sift all dry ingredients if desired.

Take the mashed ripe bananas and place in medium-sized bowl. Pour the strong black coffee over them and let them soak 5 to 10 minutes.

Stir together all ingredients. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees in greased 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until cake tester inserted comes out clean.