1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking power
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. flour
5 to 6 bananas, mashed
2 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Dissolve soda in buttermilk. Sift flour and baking powder. Add flour, buttermilk and bananas alternately to egg mixture. Add nuts. Bake in 3 greased and floured pans 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

ICING:

1 sm. can crushed pineapple with juice
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1 c. coconut
1 stick butter

Cook until thick. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Spread between layers.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together and spread on top and sides of cake.