Banana Nut Cake

This recipe can also be made as cupcakes. I made these back in the summer and didn`t want to heat up the house with the oven ( gas) and I made these in my toaster oven. The recipes that need to baked now are made in their because my gas oven is out of commission right now.....anywhoo here is the recipe.

Banana Nut Cake
Mrs. Mary J. Wheeler

2 cups flour ,sifted
1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bananas, mashed
1/2 cup nutmeats, coarsely chopped ( walnuts preferred)
1/2 cup shortening or margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs , well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup buttermilk

Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Cream shortening and sugar thoroughly. Add egs and beat well. Add bananas and nutmeats and beat well. Add flour to creamed mixture alternately with milk, a small amount at a time. Beat well after each addition. Add vanilla and bake in 2 layers 25 to 30 minutes at 375 degrees. Ice with favorite icing. Put sliced bananas between layers.