Bananas 'N' Cream Cake

Ingredients

• 1/3 c. shortening
• 1 1/4 c. sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 c. mashed ripe bananas
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream
• 3/4 c. chopped nuts
• confectioners sugar

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Blend in vanilla.
4. Add bananas and mix well.
5. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, stirring just until combined.
6. Stir in nuts.
7. Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt or tube pan.
8. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until cake tests done.
9. Cool 10 minutes in pan before removing to a wire rack to cool.
10. Dust with confectioners sugar before serving.
11. Yield:
12. 12 to 16 servings.