1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1-1/2 c. sugar Cream together until smooth, then add . . .
2 eggs, well beaten then add . . .
2 mashed bananas
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda mix together
2 c. sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder sift together
Alternating, add buttermilk and flour mixtures to the banana mixture, then mix in . . .
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. ground walnuts
Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 2 round cake pans. Divide batter evenly and bake 30-35 minutes.
Test with toothpick or knife inserted in the middle.
FROSTING
5 Tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
Mix together in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and cool.
Cream together:
1/2 c. margarine
1/2 c. Crisco shortening
1 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
dash salt
Add sugar mixture gradually to the flour mixture, beating for at least 5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
Frost middle, sides and top of layers, then sprinkle with additional ground walnuts.
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