1 c. mashed bananas
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. buttermilk

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt. Set aside. In bowl cream together shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients, then bananas, and buttermilk.

Your may add pecans and coconut if you like (1/2 cup of each). Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until done. Put into a greased and floured pan.