1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. mashed banana
1 tsp. baking soda, dissolved in 1 tbsp. water

Sift dry ingredients together. Cream shortening and sugar; add egg, mix well. Add dry ingredients alternately with bananas, beating well after each addition. Spread in greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Cool. Frost with cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar icing.