Cinnamon Pecan Banana Bread
Cinnamon and pecans add a delcious twist to this classic!
Servings: 1 loaf
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter, room temperature
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1⅛ cups flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set the pan aside.
- In a medium bowl, cream the ¾ cup sugar, butter, and cream cheese until well blended.
- Add the mashed bananas and vanilla, mixing well again.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix until just blended.
- Pour half of the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
- Combine the cinnamon and tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on top of the banana bread mixture in the prepared loaf pan.
- Sprikle half of the chopped nuts on top of the cinnamon sugar and banana bread mixutre in the prepared loaf pan.
- Pour the remaining banana bread mixture into the loaf pan and top with the remaining cinnamon sugar and chopped pecans.
- Bake the banana bread for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. The bread will have a deep golden brown color.
- Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
Adapted from the Banana Coffee Cake recipe in "Taste of Home's Complete Guide to Baking."