Banana Nut Layer Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Grease and flour 2 (8-inch) layer pans.
2. 2
   Start oven 10 minutes before baking at 350°.
3. 3
   Sift flour and measure; resift 4 times with soda and salt.
4. 4
   With silver fork, quickly crush bananas to fine paste.
5. 5
   Add lemon juice and stir in buttermilk.
6. 6
   Cream shortening with wooden spoon; add sugar gradually and cream thoroughly.
7. 7
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Add dry ingredients alternately with banana mixture in 3 or 4 portions, beginning and ending with flour, and beating well after each addition.
10. 10
    Fold in nuts.