Banana-Rum Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter and flour a 9-inch springform cake pan.
3. 3
   Cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer.
4. 4
   Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well between additions.
5. 5
   Mix in the mashed bananas.
6. 6
   Sift together the baking soda, baking powder, flour and salt.
7. 7
   Add in half of the flour mixture to the batter; mix well.
8. 8
   Add in the rum and buttermilk; mix thoroughly.
9. 9
   Add in the remaining flour mixture; mix well to incorporate thoroughly.
10. 10
    Fold in the chopped nuts.
11. 11
    Transfer the batter to cake pan.
12. 12
    Bake for 1 hour, or until cake tests done.
13. 13
    Cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
14. 14
    Finish cooling completely on a wire rack.
15. 15
    Serve with custard cream on top or icing.
16. 16
    Note: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips may be substituted for the nuts, or use both the nuts and the chocolate chips.