2 c. plus 1 tbsp. flour
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening (Crisco)
1 1/2 c. mashed ripe bananas (4-5 bananas)
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt into large mixing bowl. Add shortening, 1/2 cup of the bananas and eggs. Beat 2 minutes at slow to medium speed with electric mixer. Scrape down bowl and beaters frequently during mixing. Add remaining 1 cup bananas and vanilla. Beat 1 minute longer. Put into 2 well-greased 8-inch layer cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees about 25 minutes or until done.

This recipe makes good banana cupcakes. Makes 18 to 20 cupcakes.