Instructions: Combine topping ingredients and mix until crumbly, set aside. Cream together shortening and sugar. Add lemon juice, vanilla and eggs; mix well.

Stir dry ingredients together, add alternately with milk to the creamed mixture. Add bananas (and chopped nuts, if desired) and mix well. Spread in greased (or sprayed) 9 x 13 inch pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack, cut into squares.

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