Banana Nut Cake

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 c. sifted cake flour
  • 1 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1/3 c. buttermilk
  • 1 1/4 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
  • 1/3 c. buttermilk
  • 1/2 c. unbeaten eggs (2 large)
  • 2/3 c. chopped nuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Sift together in a bowl the first 5 ingredients.
  2. 2
    Add the shortening, 1/3 cup buttermilk and mashed bananas.
  3. 3
    Beat these ingredients vigorously for about 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add 1/3 cup buttermilk and unbeaten eggs.
  5. 5
    Beat 2 more minutes; fold in the chopped nuts. Pour batter into prepared pans, either 2 round pans or one 9 x 13-inch pan.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes, or check at 25 minutes for test.
  7. 7
    Cool, then frost layers and top.

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