1 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
4 eggs
4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. mashed bananas
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix and sift flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Add gradually to shortening mixture. Combine last 3 ingredients and add. Beat until well blended. Bake in greased and floured 9x13 glass pan, 50-60 minutes, 350 degrees. Cool in pan.