BANANA GLAZED PRALINE TOPPED NUT BREAD

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I created this recipe, because I bought over ripe bananas & wanted a creative way to use them up. I wanted a Banana Nut Bread, but not one that was plain & simple. I wanted one that could be appreciated by anyone that tasted it. I wanted it to be moist, tasty & full of nuts. I shared with my neighbor,& with a friend & they both...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c butter, softened (2 sticks)
5 medium eggs, room temperature or 4 large
5 medium bananas very ripe
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 c sugar
8 oz apple sauce
1 c chopped pecans
2 tsp butter flavoring
1 Tbsp triple orange liqueur
PRALINE GLAZE
1 c chopped pecans
1/4 stick butter plus 5 tablespoons
3/4 c sugar
1/8 tsp salt (just a pinch)
1/2 c ginger ale
2 tsp butter pecan flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. This is my OVER THE TOP BANANA NUT BREAD. I BAKED IT IN MY 10 CUP Chicago Metallic Ribbon Pan. Spray pan liberally with non stick cooking spray, and set aside till needed. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Mix baking soda with Flour.
  • 3. Cream butter with sugar.
  • 4. Add eggs, and beat till mixed together.
  • 5. Mash bananas with potato masher then add along with butter flavor to egg mixture, just till mixed.
  • 6. Stir in half of flour mix, then add remaining half and beat again.
  • 7. Add applesauce & chopped nuts, then fold into cake batter with a spatula.
  • 8. Pour into prepared pan. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • 9. Melt 1/4 stick of butter in cast iron skillet and add chopped nuts.Stir Over low heat, until nuts are toasted about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, and spread on a large plate or platter and allow to cool.
  • 10. TO MAKE THE PRALINE TOPPING: To a medium sauce pan add the 5 tablespoons of butter, sugar, salt and 1/2 cup ginger ale. Stir to dissolve sugar. Place over low heat, while continuing to stir, allowing butter to melt, and let mixture come to a simmer and cook until it becomes thick & syrupy.
  • 11. Remove from heat, add the toasted nuts and the butter pecan flavoring. Stir to mix & drizzle over the top of cake and along the sides, allowing the glaze to fall along the sides. You are now done. Allow glaze to cool & then slice and serve plain with whipped topping or with your favorite ice Cream.

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