2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/3 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. shortening
2/3 c. sour milk
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas
2 eggs

Sift dry ingredients into large bowl. Add shortening, milk and banana; mix until flour is dampened. Beat at low speed for 2 minutes. Add eggs, beat 1 minute longer. Turn into 2 (9 inch) greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees about 35 minutes or until done.