1/2 cup sour milk ( Add 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar to 1/2 cup milk and let it sit for 5 minutes)
1 cup mashed bananas
2 eggs well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
How to Make Judy's Banana Cake
Mix flour, soda ,baking powder, salt and sugar into a mixing bowl and set aside.
Mix shortening, 1/4 cup sour milk and mashed bananas.
Add set aside flour mixture and mix flour until dampened, then beat 2 minutes with mixer on low speed.
Add eggs with remaining 1/4 cup of milk and vanilla.
Beat 1 minute with mixer on low speed
Bake at 375 in greased and floured 9" by 13" pan for 35-40 minutes
Prepare Topping
1/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup coconut, 1/4 cup nuts. Cream butter and sugar together, add 1 1/2 Tablespoons cream or milk. Beat til smooth. Add coconut and nuts.
Spread topping over hot cake. Place at least 6 inches from broiler. Broil until sugar is bubbly and top is delicately browned. It takes only 3-4 minutes so keep an eye on it.