Fluffy Banana Cake

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the mashed bananas. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

Recipe View 35 mins Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (Bake time: 30-35 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (Cooling time: 1 hour)

Recipe View 5 mins While the cakes cool, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread with half of the whipped cream. Top with the second cake layer and spread with the remaining whipped cream. (Assembly time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Serve immediately, or chill for later. (Chill time: 30 minutes)