Source: Mrs. Paul Houston - Favorite Recipe Book of the Sacred Heart Church, Oxford Junction, Iowa
1/3 cup shortening 2/3 cup granulated sugar 2 slightly beaten eggs 1 cup mashed bananas 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup mixed candied fruit 1/4 cup raisins
Sift dry ingredients and add nuts.
Place shortening in bowl. Gradually beat in sugar. Add eggs, flour and bananas. Fold in fruit and raisins. Bake 350 degrees F for 60 to 70 minutes.