1/2 c. butter
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mashed bananas (about 2 big ones)

Cream butter, sugar and eggs. Add sifted flour, baking powder and baking soda gradually. Add 1/2 cup buttermilk and cream then add mashed bananas and vanilla; blend. Add nuts. Bake for about one hour (check after 45 minutes) at 350 degrees.