Submitted by Heather Weber
Ellis Sunflower 4-H Club

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt -11
2/3 cup finely chopped nuts

Heat oven to 350°.  Grease and flour 10x15x1 inch pan, or two 9 inch or three 8-inch round layer pans.  Beat all ingredients in a large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 30 seconds.  Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 3 minutes.  Pour into pan(s).

Bake until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, oblong 45 to 50 minutes, layers 35 to 40 minutes; cool.  Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

6 oz. cream cheese
1 cup soft butter
2 tsp vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Whip cream cheese and butter.  Then add vanilla and powered sugar.  Mix well.