2 1/2 c. flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sour milk
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas
2 eggs

Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, shortening and bananas; mix until flour is dampened. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes, add eggs; beat 1 minute longer. Turn into 2 (9") greased and floured cake pans, or a 13"x9" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until done. Frost with brown sugar frosting.