BANANA CAKE

Ingredients:

• 2 large or 3 small bananas (mashed to make 1 cup)
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Icing:

• 1 pint whipping cream
• Powdered sugar (to taste)
• Vanilla (to taste)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup shortening, 2 eggs, 3/4 tsp. soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and 1 tsp. vanilla. Beat on high speed for 1 1/2 minutes.
2. Add 1/4 cup sour milk.
3. Add sifted dry ingredients and banana while beating for about 2 minutes.
4. Bake in 2 (9-inch) layer pans at 350 degrees for 30–35 minutes.
5. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla for icing.