Banana-Walnut Loaf

Quick easy cake to make for any occassion. By topping with a cream cheese icing, it changes from a snack to a celebration!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Yields: 1 5x13 inch loaf pan

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1 1⁄2 cups  mashed bananas
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Mix sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
2. Add egg one at a time, mixing to incorporate well.
3. Add mashed banana.
4. Mix all dry ingredients together and add to wet ingredients 1/3 at a time.
5. Add vanilla.
6. Spoon into well-greased loaf pan 5" x 13".
7. Bake@ 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until a tester comes out clean.