1 c. soft butter
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3-4 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, 1 at a time beating after each. Add dry ingredients; blend well. Add bananas. Bake in 350 degree oven in a tube (bundt) pan or 325 degree oven in 2 loaf pans, approximately 55 minutes or 45 minutes respectively.