Banana Date Cake
["1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "2 eggs", "1 c. mashed bananas", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. flour, sifted", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk", "1/2 c. dates, cut up", "1/2 c. pecans or walnuts"]
["Mix shortening, sugar and eggs together thoroughly.", "Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.", "Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk.", "Blend in dates and nuts.", "Pour into well-greased and lightly floured 9-inch square pan.", "Bake in a moderate oven (350\u00b0) for 40 to 45 minutes.", "Cool.", "Frost with lemon or orange confectioners sugar icing or cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and banana slices."]
["shortening", "sugar", "eggs", "bananas", "vanilla", "flour", "soda", "salt", "sour milk", "dates", "pecans"]