Banana Cup Cakes

1/2 cup shortening

1-1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1tsp. vanilla extract

1 cup mashed ripe bananas

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

3/4 baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add the eggs,vanilla,bananas and buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking powder,baking soda and salt; add to banana mixture. Fill 24-36 paper lined muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost cup cakes with your favorite frosting of choice.