INGREDIENTS
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For the shortcake:
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3 cups flour
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5 tsp. baking powder
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1-1/4 tsp. kosher salt
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1/4 cup sugar
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3 Tbs. butter
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3 Tbs. shortening
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1-1/2 cups half and half
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2 tsp. vanilla
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Melted butter to brush shortcakes
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Sanding sugar for dusting
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For the Chocolate Gravy:
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1/2 stick butter
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup cocoa
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1 tsp. cinnamon
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1 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup half and half
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1/2 cup cold strong coffee
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2 tsp. vanilla
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6 bananas, cut in half, then cut in half again lengthwise
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1 - 8 oz. tub whipped topping, or 1 cup sweetened whipped cream