2/3 c. butter
1 1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas
2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. sour cream
1 c. chopped nuts, if desired

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and bananas. Beat until well blended. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and add to banana mixture alternating with sour cream then stir to blend. Add nuts, stir until blended. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes in 350 degree oven. Let stand 20 minutes.