Banana Picnic Cake

1 1/2 C sugar
1/2 C shortening
2 large mashed bananas
2 eggs
1 t vanilla
2 t baking powder
2 C flour
1/4 t salt
1 t soda
2/3 C sour milk (sour by adding lemon juice and let sit)

Topping:
1/4 C brown sugar
1/4 C white sugar
1 C nuts (slivered almonds and pecans our favorite, walnuts good too)
8 oz. Chocolate chips or more :)

Mix ingredients and pour into 9x13 pan.  Sprinkle with topping.  Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes.  Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.  Great the day after too.

Note: This is a Cook Family favorite and was what Clayton always asked for on his birthday.