1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda (dissolved in buttermilk)
2 c. plain flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, bananas and nuts. Add milk with soda, flour and baking powder. Mix well. Bake 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees until cake springs back when lightly touched. Beat together 1 pound powdered sugar, 1 stick softened butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/2 cup cream or milk. Spread on cake.