Banana Nut Cake

Mix together: 4 cups sugar 4 cups flour 2 tsp. soda 1/2 tsp. salt Then add: 4 eggs -- beaten 1 cup oil (the recipe calls for shortening but I use oil) 1 cup buttermilk 2 Tbs. vanilla 2 cups mashed bananas about 7 bananas 2 cups Millican Pecan Halves Beat this until batter is smooth about 2 minutes. Bake in 2 bunt pans or 4 regular size loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour.