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

In a mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, until well blended; stir in vanilla extract and bananas.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture alternately with sour cream. Stir in walnuts.

Pour into a greased and floured 10-inch Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes or until done. Cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Yield: 12 servings.