1/3 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
2 c. sifted flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk
2 lg. bananas, cut in half lengthwise

Combine shortening, salt and vanilla. Add sugar gradually and cream until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Sift flour and baking powder together 3 times. Add small amounts of flour to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition until smooth. Pour batter into 2 (8") greased layer pans. Bake in moderate hot oven, 375 degrees, for 20 to 25 minutes.

Spread Banana Frosting on 1 layer and arrange cut bananas on top. Place second layer on top and spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake.

BANANA FROSTING:

1 tbsp. shortening
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 lg. banana, mashed

Cream butter and other shortening. Add lemon extract, salt and 1/2 cup sugar and blend well. Add banana and beat. Add remaining sugar gradually, beating until light and creamy. If desired, a little cream may be beaten in to make frosting more fluffy.