Banana-Nut Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating well.
2. 2
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. 3
   Add bananas and mix until smooth.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, stirring until just moistened.
5. 5
   Stir in chopped pecans.
6. 6
   Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool in pan 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove cake to wire rack to complete cooling.
10. 10
    Yield: one 9-inch loaf.