Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add shortening, bananas, and 1/3 c buttermilk. Stir to dampen flour. Beat with mixer for 2 minutes. Add remainder of buttermilk, eggs and vanilla. Beat 2 minutes longer. Fold in chopped nuts. Pour into 2 waxed paper lined 9 inch round pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Cool and frost as directed.
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