3 1/2 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar (less, if desired)
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. bananas, mashed (6 med.)
1 (12 oz.) can 7-Up
1/2 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Cream butter and sugar in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, beat after each addition. Add vanilla and bananas. Add sifted dry ingredients, alternately with 7-Up. Fold in dates and/or walnuts.

Grease and flour pans lightly. Pour into 8 greased 7-Up cans or 8 miniature baking pans. (Fill each half full.) Or bake in 2 loaf pans (9 x 5 x 3-inch) or 1 large loaf pan and 4 small foil pans. Bake at 350 degrees 40 to 45 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, remove and cool on rack.