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Ingredients

1 3/4 c. sifted flour

2 1/4 tsp double acting baking powder

1/3 c. shortening

2/3 c. sugar

3/4 tsp lemon zest

2 eggs beaten

1 c. pureed banana pulp

1/2 c. nuts

1/4 c apricots or other dried fruits

Resift the flour and baking powder. Cream shortening and sugar, add zest. Beat in Banana and eggs. Fold in flour in 3 phases. Fold in nuts and fruits. Bake at 350 in a greased baking pan for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.  

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