Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup margarine (I use Imperial generally) or 1/3 cup butter (I use Imperial generally)
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (do not use self-rising flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla (I like Spice Island 100% Bourbon Vanilla extract)