Banana Date Cake

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. mashed bananas
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 c. dates, cut up
  • 1/2 c. pecans or walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix shortening, sugar and eggs together thoroughly.
  2. 2
    Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
  3. 3
    Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.
  4. 4
    Blend in dates and nuts.
  5. 5
    Pour into well-greased and lightly floured 9-inch square pan.
  6. 6
    Bake in a moderate oven (350°) for 40 to 45 minutes.
  7. 7
    Cool.
  8. 8
    Frost with lemon or orange confectioners sugar icing or cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and banana slices.

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