Blouie's Banana Bread

1/4 c. butter or oleo
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 c. mashed bananas
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter; add sugar and cream until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and eggs and beat until well blended and creamy. Add bananas and mix well. Sift together dry ingredients. Fold into first mixture. Bake at 350 degrees. Nuts may be added.