2 Eggs, separated

1 1/3 c Sugar

2 c All purpose flour

1 t Baking powder

1 t Baking soda

1 t Salt

1/3 c Oil

1 c Mashed ripe bananas

2/3 c Buttermilk

1 t Vanilla extract

1/2 c Chopped nuts

Whipped cream Sliced bananas, for garnish

Grease two 8-in round pans well and dust with flour.
Beat egg whites until frothy.
Gradually beat in 1/3 c of sugar.
Continue beating until very stiff and glossy.
Sift remaining sugar, flour, baking powder, soda and salt into another bowl.
Add oil, mased bananas, half of buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Beat 1 minute at medium speed on mixer.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly. Add remaining buttermilk and egg yolks.
Beat 1 more minute.
Fold in beaten egg whites.
Fold nuts in gently.
Pour into prepared pans. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes.
Cool.
Frost with whipped cream.
Decorate with sliced bananas.