Recipe

Banana cake

Recipe by Barb Cook, Pea Ridge, in the 2008 Cook's Library of Treasures published by the Pea Ridge Community Library

2 1/2 c. flour

1 1/2 c. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1/2 c. shortening, melted

1 c. mashed bananas

2/3 c. sour milk or buttermilk

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

Combine first five ingredients in a large bowl. Add shortening and bananas. Beat at low speed of mixer until combined. Add milk, eggs and vanilla; beat for two minutes on medium speed. Pour into two round, greased and floured pans. Bake at 350º for 30 minutes.

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