Ingredients

  • 2 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine
  • 1 c. cooking oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 6 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3 c. all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. cloves
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. raisins
  • 1 c. shelled nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Method

  • Sift dry ingredients together.
  • Cream sugar, butter, and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Alternate flour and mashed bananas.
  • Add nuts and raisins.
  • Bake in greased, floured tube pan.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until done, when tested with a toothpick.
  • Top with icing when cooled.