Banana Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Oil lightly and dust and flour 2 round layer pans.
3. 3
   Beat egg whites until frothy.
4. 4
   Gradually beat in 1/3 cup sugar; continue until very stiff and glossy.
5. 5
   Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and soda into another bowl.
6. 6
   Add oil, mashed bananas, half of buttermilk and vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat 1 minute on medium speed on mixer.
8. 8
   Add remaining buttermilk and egg yolks. Beat 1 minutes; fold in egg whites.
9. 9
   Fold nuts in gently.
10. 10
    Pour into prepared pans.
11. 11
    Bake 30 to 40 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool.
13. 13
    Eat frosted or plain.