Banana-Prune Cake

Keeping with the cake recipes, like I said I don`t like prunes


Banana-Prune Cake

2/3 cup shortening
2 1/2 cups cake flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup fully ripe bananas, mashed ( 2 or 3)
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
1 cup prunes, chopped, pitted and cooked
1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped

Stir softened shortening just to soften. Sift in dry ingredients. add bananas and half the milk. mix until all flour is dampened. Beat vigorously 2 minutes. Add eggs and remaining milk. Beat 2 minutes longer. Fold in prunes and nutmeats. Pour into paper lined 13 x 9 x2-inch pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes at 350 degrees. let stand about 10 minutes before turning out of pan.