~ banana born & bred ~
My mom shared this lovely recipe with me. It's certainly a keeper. Makes two moist, delicious loaves! Enjoy!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr 10 Min
method
Bake
yield
Two loaves
Ingredients
- 1-8 ounce softened cream cheese
- 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas, smashed
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon each - baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon
- 2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
- GLAZE
- 3 tablespoons orange juice, fresh
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
How To Make ~ banana born & bred ~
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray two 8 Inch x 4 Inch loaf pans with bakers secret or grease and flour. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, sugar and butter, until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add bananas and vanilla and thoroughly beat.
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Step 2In a med bowl, toss together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and baking powder. Add a little at a time to the wet mixture. Stir in 1 cup of nuts.
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Step 3Measure batter evenly into the bread pans. Sprinkle the tops with remaining nuts.
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Step 4Bake for 1 hour and 10 - 15 minutes or until pick inserted in center comes out clean. Mix glaze ingredients, making sure of no lumps.
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Step 5After about 10 minutes remove loaves from pans and sit upright on cooling rack. Pour glaze evenly over top of bread while lukewarm.
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Step 6Cool, cut and enjoy!
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