2 c. sifted cake flour 1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. baking powder 1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 large)
1 tsp. baking soda 2 eggs
3/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/3 c. sugar 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. shortening 1 pt. whipping cream
Slivers of maraschino cherries
Measure flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar into sifter. Place shortening in mixing bowl; stir to soften. Sift in dry ingredients. Add 1/4 c. of the buttermilk and all mashed bananas. Mix until flour is dampened. Beat 2 minutes with mixer on low speed. Add eggs, vanilla, nuts and remaining milk. Beat 1 minute more.
Pour into two round 8" layer pans, lined on bottoms with parchment paper. Bake at 350 deg. about 35-40 minutes. Cool. Spoon whipped cream between layers and on top of cake. Garnish with banana slices and slivers of maraschino cherries, for color.