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Banana Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ sticks of butter
  • 1 block 8 oz of cream cheese
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 4 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pecans roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray two large loaf pans with baking spray.
  • Cream Butter & Cheese: In a large mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add Sugar & Eggs: Slowly add the sugar to the creamed mixture. Once combined, mix in the eggs. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Turn the mixer on low speed to avoid making a mess, then increase speed slightly to combine.
  • Add Flavor: Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  • Add Nuts: Scrape the bowl down one last time, then add the pecans and mix until just combined.
  • Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Bake for approximately 1 hour.
  • Check Doneness: Check the bread at the 45-minute mark. If the tops are getting too brown, loosely cover them with aluminum foil for the remaining baking time.
  • Cool: Let the bread cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before removing.

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