Bananas and Cream Bundt Cake

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup solid shortening
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream*
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, until well blended; stir in vanilla extract and bananas.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture alternately with sour cream.
4. Stir in walnuts.
5. Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until done.
7. Cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.