2 c Mashed bananas — about 4
1/4 c Milk
1 c Shortening
2 ts Vanilla
2 c Sugar
4 Eggs — unbeaten
4 1/2 c All-purpose flour — sifted
4 ts Baking powder
1 ts Salt
FROSTING
1/2 c Butter
8 oz Cream cheese
1 ts Vanilla
1 lb Sugar
Milk — optional
Combine bananas and milk. Cream together shortening and vanilla;
gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at
a time, beating well, mix until light and fluffy. Sift together
flour, baking powder, and salt. Add alternately with bananas and
milk to creamed mixture, beating some after each addition. Three 9″
pans, greased. Bake: 350F for 30-35 min.
Cream Cream Frosting: Combine butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Cream
well. Gradually add powdered sugar (sift if lumpy), beating well. If
mixture is too thick to spread, add a small amount of milk.
Yields
12 Servings