Banana Oatmeal Cake Recipe

Heat oven to 350°F

Grease rectangular pan with shortening or cooking spray.

Beat in a large bowl:

1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas, (4 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 large egg

Mix in-------------------

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking or regular oats
2 tsps. baking soda
1 1/2 tsps. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Stir in-----------------

2/3 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup raisins

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. If you like, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Check out more recipes at Mama's Gals Kitchen