#1653 - Fluffy Banana Cake

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 cup canola oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
2 cups mashed/rip bananas
3 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts (optional)

In a mixer add white sugar, canola oil and eggs--beat. Add bananas--beat. Add baking soda, salt, baking powder, cream of tartar and vanilla--beat. Slowly add flour--beat until smooth. Remove bowl from mixer--add chopped black walnuts if desired--stir. Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes--test with a toothpick for doneness. Cool completely, then frost as desired (you can use our white frosting--recipe #2).