Banana Pudding Cake

1 medium or 2 small bananas
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 small box instant banana pudding mix
4 eggs
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped nuts ( optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.

Slice bananas into mixing bowl. Beat until well mashed. Add remaining ingredients. Blend; then beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until done. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar when cool.

NOTE: May also be baked in a 13 x 9-inch pan for 50 to 55 minutes.