1 sm. banana
1/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/4 c. milk
1/3 c. pecans, chopped

Mash banana, combine with shortening, beat 2 minutes. Sift dry ingredients, add to banana mixture. Stir in milk and pecans. Pour into greased 13"x9"x2" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Frost with cream cheese frosting or dust with powdered sugar. Makes 3 dozen.