Banana Cake

1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup shortening
3 eggs – separated
1 cup mashed bananas
½ cup buttermilk
½ tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
½ cup water
1 ½ cups flour
1 tsp. baking powder

Separate eggs and whip egg whites until stiff. Mix all other ingredients together then fold the egg whites into the batter. Bake in greased and floured cake pans. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. May use a 9x13 or 2 round 8x8 or 9x9 pans.