2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/2 c. buttermilk or sour milk (add 1 tbsp. vinegar to milk)
2 very ripe banana
Optional:
1/2 c. chopped nuts Or
1/2 c. currants or raisins

Combine all ingredients and mix well for 2 minutes. Pour in greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees.

FROSTING:

1/2 c. butter
1 very ripe banana
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
Milk

Combine butter, banana, juice and vanilla. Blend in powdered sugar. Add milk if necessary for good spreading consistency.