Banana Cake
["2 1/4 c. flour", "1 1/4 c. granulated sugar", "2 1/2 tsp. baking powder", "2 eggs (unbeaten)", "chopped walnuts (if desired)", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. mashed banana", "1 1/2 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 tsp. baking soda"]
["Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add shortening, half of mashed banana and eggs.", "Mix to moisten flour.", "Last, add remaining banana and vanilla.", "Mix by hand until well blended.", "You can also add chopped walnuts, if desired.", "Use a 9 x 13-inch pan.", "Bake at 370\u00b0 for 30 minutes."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "eggs", "walnuts", "salt", "shortening", "banana", "vanilla", "baking soda"]