A simple way to make banana bread even more creamy.
Classicbanana nut breadgets a creamy twist.
Ingredients
3/4cupbutter, softened
1(8-oz.)
Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas
Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanilla.
Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loafpans.
Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes.
Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pans 10 minutes.
Remove from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
Prep: 15 min., Bake: 25 min.
Orange-Pecan-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread
Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans.
Sprinkle 1 cup coarsely chopped, toasted pecans evenly over batter in pans.
Cool bread or muffins in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks.
Drizzle evenly over warm bread or muffins, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks.
Toasted Coconut-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread
Prepare and bake bread or muffins in desired pans.
Remove baked bread or muffins from oven, and immediately spread tops with coconut mixture.
Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat 2 to 3 minutes or just until topping starts to lightly brown.
Cool in pans on wire racks 20 minutes.
Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
Cinnamon Crisp-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread
Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans.
Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter.
Bake and cool as directed.
Peanut Butter Streusel-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread
Prepare bread batter as directed, and spoon into desired pans.
Combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar in a small bowl.
Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter in pans.
Bake and cool as directed.
