Banana Pound Cake
1 pkg (17oz) pound cake mix
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
Preheat oven to 325
Generously grease and flour a 9 inch loaf pan
Omit milk or water called for in pkg directions
Combine mix, bananas and eggs and beat 3 minutes at medium speed on electric mixer or 450 strokes by hand
Fold in nuts
Spoon into 9 inch loaf pan and bake 1-1/4 hours or until golden brown and cake springs back when lightly touched on top
Cool in pan for 30 minutes
Turn out on rack and cool
Store cakes in plastic wrap