Banana Pound Cake

Wonderful fresh banana flavor. Rich and delicious.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3  cups sugar
• 5  large eggs
• 3  ripe bananas, mashed
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Beat shortening and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until creamy.
2. Gradually add sugar, beating 5-7 minutes.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until yellow disappears.
4. Combine banana, milk, and vanilla.
5. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to shortening mixture alternately with banana mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
6. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
7. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until cake tests done.
9. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool completely on wire rack.