3 c. sifted plain flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas (3 or 4)

Sift flour and soda together. Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 2 tablespoons milk and eggs. Add dry ingredients and remaining milk; fold in bananas. Bake at 350 degrees until done 25 to 30 minutes. Make 3 layers.

ICING:

Step 1:

1 c. milk
5 tbsp. flour

Cook paste slowly, set aside.

Step 2:

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. Crisco
1 c. sugar

Mix for 20 minutes at #5 speed.