2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 c. shredded coconut
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Sift together flour, soda and salt. Cream butter; gradually add sugar, creaming well. Add eggs, bananas and orange rind, blending thoroughly.

Combine milk, vanilla and almond extract. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk mixture to banana mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend thoroughly after each addition. Stir in coconut and nuts.

Pour into a 9x5x3-inch pan (lightly greased and floured). Bake at 350 degrees for 60-70 minutes. Cool thoroughly.