Banana Nut Cake or Bread

From:Mom King

Sift together:

2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 2/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking soda

Add:

2/3 c. shortening
1 1/4 c. mashed bananas (approx 3)
1/3 c. buttermilk

Beat for 2 min. Add another 1/3 c. buttermilk, 2 eggs. Beat 2 more min. Fold in 2/3 c. chopped nuts. Bake at 350 for 30-35 min for layer cake. 45 min for a 9 x 13.

*Takes longer to cook in bread pans