Banana Cake

By Eyve01

5 stars: Red and White Cookbook

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add banana, buttermilk, shortening, eggs, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed til combined. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8 x 1 1/2 or 9 x 1 1/2 inch round baking pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool on racks.