Banana Cake
["2 1/2 c. granulated sugar", "3 c. flour", "2 c. bananas (very ripe), mashed", "1 1/2 tsp. soda", "4 egg whites (unbeaten)", "1 c. shortening", "6 Tbsp. buttermilk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 c. chopped nuts", "dash of salt"]
["Grease 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan and a small loaf pan.", "Place large marshmallows 2 inches apart in pan.", "Mix sugar, flour, soda and salt together.", "Add mashed bananas, shortening, buttermilk and vanilla.", "Mix thoroughly.", "Add unbeaten egg whites and mix thoroughly.", "Stir in chopped nuts. Carefully spoon over marshmallows in greased pans.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 45 minutes, according to pans used."]
["sugar", "flour", "bananas", "soda", "egg whites", "shortening", "buttermilk", "vanilla", "nuts", "salt"]