A delicious banana cake made with vegetable shortening that doesn't require frosting! Use ripened bananas for optimum flavor.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 bananas, mashed
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and add shortening, eggs, vanilla and bananas. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.