1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp. buttermilk
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
4 or 5 ripe bananas

Combine shortening, sugar, eggs, and buttermilk. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Stir in vanilla and bananas. Bake in 9 x 13 inch pan at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Ice while warm.

ICING:

2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. milk
2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Chopped nuts (optional)