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Banana-Nut Cake

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 2/3 cups sugar
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 3 eggs (1/2 to 2/3 cup)
• 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas
• 2/3 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour baking pan, 13x9x2 inches, or two 9-inch or three 8-inch round layer pans. Measure all ingredients into large mixer bowl. Blend 1/2 minute on low speed, scraping bowl constantly. Beat 3 minutes high speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan(s).
2. Bake oblong 45 to 50 minutes, layers 35 to 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool.
3. If desired, frost cake with Vanilla Butter Frosting.

Source: Betty Crocker’s Cookbook - 1972, Page 100.