2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 2/3 c. mashed bananas (4 or 5)
2 tsp. vanilla

Sift dry ingredients and set aside. Cream shortening and sugar and then add eggs and beat. Add dry ingredients and bananas alternately. Stir in vanilla. Pour in greased pan (not floured) and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.