Banana and Cream Bundt Cake

By LoriCaputo

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1-1/4 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups flour
• 1-1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream (see note)
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, until well blended; stir in vanilla and bananas.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in walnuts.
Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 50 minutes or until done. Cool, then dust with confectioners sugar before serving.
Yield: 12 servings.
*Useful Tip: Or replace sour cream with 1 cup of banana or vanilla yogurt.