Banana Date Cake

Ingredients

• 12 c shortening
• 1 12 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 c mashed bananas
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 c flour sifted
• 1 tsp soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 c sour milk or buttermilk
• 12 c dates cut up
• 12 c pecans or walnuts

Directions

1. Mix shortening sugar and eggs together thoroughly
2. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla
3. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk
4. Blend in dates and nuts
5. Pour into well-greased and lightly floured 9-inch square pan
6. Bake in a moderate oven 350 for 40 to 45 minutes
7. Cool
8. Frost with lemon or orange confectioners sugar icing or cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and banana slices