4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 bananas
1 1/4 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. nuts

Cream sugar and shortening; add eggs one at a time. Add bananas in chunks. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Add nuts. Put in ungreased pans and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

FROSTING:

1 c. milk
5 tbsp. flour
1 c. white sugar
1/3 c. shortening
1 c. butter
2 tsp. vanilla