Banana Cake

Energy: 258 kcal
Ingredients:

• 1 pound shortening - hydrogenated;


• 2 pounds granulated sugar;


• 1 tablespoon vanilla;


• 14 ounces eggs (about 8 total);


• 2 pounds bananas (4 cups) - mashed;


• 2 pounds cake flour;


• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt;


• 3 1/3 tablespoons baking powder;


• 2 teaspoons baking soda;


• 1 cup buttermilk.

Instructions:

Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed for 10 minutes, using flat beater.Add eggs to creamed mixture and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes, then add bananas and mix for an additional 2 minutes.Combine dry ingredients.Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk on low speed. Mix on medium speed 2-3 minutes.Scale batter into six greased 9-inch layer cake pans, 1 lb 6 oz per pan.Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.Cool. Remove from pans and ice.