2 stick butter (or 1 c. Crisco)
3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
6 med. very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine all ingredients until well mixed. Bake in tube pan 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 325 degrees.

Pecans may be added, if desired.