BANANA PUDDING CAKE

Ingredients:

• 1 or 2 small ripe bananas
• 1 pkg. (2-layer) yellow cake mix
• 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jello brand banana cream or vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Slice bananas into a large mixing bowl and beat until well mashed.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend.
3. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes.
4. Pour into a well-greased and floured 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 60–70 minutes.
6. Cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. Remove from the pan and finish cooling on a rack.
7. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired.