1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. sifted flour
Dash of salt
2 tsp. baking soda
6 tbsp. buttermilk
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla
Chopped nuts (optional)

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift flour, salt and soda three times, add to creamed mixture alternately with milk and bananas. Add vanilla and nuts. Pour into 3 (9") pans. Bake at 325 degrees until cake tests done, about 25 minutes.

BANANA NUT CAKE FROSTING:

1 box powdered sugar
1/4 lb. butter, melted
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Dash of salt

Combine all ingredients, spread between layers and on top and side of cake.