SPECIAL BANANA NUT BREAD

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This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can serve one and keep the other one in the freezer to use as a last-minute gift. -Beverly Sprague, Catonsville, Maryland

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped pecans, divided
ORANGE GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in bananas and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Fold in 1 cup pecans.,
  • Transfer to two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
  • Bake loaves, covering with foil if they darken too rapidly, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
  • Cool 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.,
  • While loaves are still slightly warm, whisk glaze ingredients. Drizzle over loaves, using a baking pan or parchment paper under racks to catch excess.
  • Cool completely.

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