Special Banana Nut Bread Recipe

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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 so I have a last-minute gift on hand. —Beverly Sprague, Catonsville, Maryland

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Special Banana Nut Bread Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 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 peel

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream the 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.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in 1 cup pecans.
  • Transfer to two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the glaze ingredients; drizzle over loaves. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 234 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Special Banana Nut Bread in Taste of Home October/November 2007, p27

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Reviewed on May. 07, 2013 by shebakw

I made large and small muffins and how moist and flavorful they are, amazing. I cut back the sugar to one cup rather then two. Would have been way too sweet for me. Next time I am going to try 3/4 cup of sugar. It's just a matter of tasting the batter and if it needs more add it. I always under estimate the sugar and it usually works for me. If your having a party try the mini cup or the regular cup cake pans these will be the hit of the party. You can't go wrong with the recipe.

Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2013 by Loiscooks

This bread is wonderful. I wanted to try it out so I only made 1/2 recipe. Just a note, the full recipe calls for 2 cups of sugar. I halved the recipe and used about 1/2 cup of sugar. It is plenty sweet. Next time I will make two loaves. Thanks for the great recipe.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by cjmccain

This is Great and requested lots by family members. I do not make the glaze when I make it, the bread does not need it! This bread is so moist! Only recipe I use!

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2012 by kellyho

5 stars This IS the best banana bread! So moist and I have made it multiple times!

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2012 by gayleensmith

I rated this bread 5 stars and I don't know why it went to 2 stars, Gayleen Smith. So sorry.

Reviewed on Dec. 03, 2012 by gayleensmith

I love this recipe. It is so moist and delicious. I've made several banana nut bread recipes over the years and this one is the very best. Thank you taste of home.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2012 by cbanks74

I made this Banana Bread about a week ago as something to nice to give my neighbor and I kept one loaf for my family. All who tried it loved it, the bread didn't make it in my home past breakfast and my neighbor asked for the recipe. I have tried many recipes for banana bread and this is by far my favorite.

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2012 by tracytesla

This was one of the best Banana Nut Bread recipes I've baked. I used walnuts instead of pecans because that's what i had on hand. I also didn't do the glaze. It's so good you don't need it and I'd hate to cover up the yummy, moist taste. This is my new go to Banana Nut Bread recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2012 by jbevdanhoo

Found this recipe today and made it. It is very delicious and will be my banana nut bread recipe from now on.... Thank you!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by amethystra

I made this for a potluck at work.. and out of all the things that I've made, this was the one that most people wanted the recipe to make themselves. In fact, one of my coworkers made it for her team's very next potluck! I'm making a batch right now so I can freeze it and give out for Christmas gifts. :)

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2012 by dotsop

The best I've ever eaten. It replaces my recipe from 45 years ago. The orange juice and zest make this banana bread.

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2012 by VictoriaElaine

I've made this recipe twice now & it's one of my new favorites. It tastes best after it's sat for a day. I don't make the glaze. I do, however, add a cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter. I use walnuts instead of pecans.

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2012 by germanycook

Amazing banana bread! The cream cheese adds richness but it is not a heavy bread at all. It doesnt have such a strong banana flavour as other breads. I didn't do the nut topping or the glaze and we just gobbled it up for breakfast this morning :)

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2012 by delowenstein

I LOVED this recipe! I thank you for posting it to Taste of Home!

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2012 by delowenstein

I have made this recipe & it's GREAT!

Reviewed on Aug. 02, 2012 by MarkStrohm

This has to be the BEST banana nut bread ever.

Reviewed on Jul. 01, 2012 by melodious88

This is the best banana bread that I've ever had, and I have tried many different varieties. Definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2012 by gemstonebeachandsand

this receipe is is terrible, very heavy texture, and very sweet. would not recommend this to any one, it`s was a big waste to make. it make out heavier than a brick!

Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by slv224

Amazing!

Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by badenl

I have made this bread several times and it always turns out great. Everyone that has tasted it has wanted the recipe. The only thing I change is I wait ten minutes before I put on the glaze. Otherwise the top of the bread turns soggy.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2012 by 2124arizona

With the addition of cream cheese to the batter this makes this bread extra moist, extra tasty and extra special!! Took it to work and had to give the recipe!!

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by lljohnson

Wonderful recipe! We enjoy it very much. Does not last long. It makes 2 loaves & freezes well. It is light, some banana breads I think are to heavy. DELICIOUS!!! I have made the recipe several times. One of our favorites.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2012 by SDawsonH

This was very moist and it was easy to make with ingredients I had on hand. Making two loaves was another plus!

Reviewed on Jan. 07, 2012 by chsteachermom

Absolutely the best! Love that it makes 2 loaves. I always keep one for my family and give one away. Haven't found anyone that doesn't love this!

Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by Verne1955

OMG!!! My sister made this recipe during the Thanksgiving holiday and it was the best banana bread I've ever eaten, and believe me, I've eaten a lot. I have already made it and shared with my neighbor--but now wish I'd kept it for us. Yum,Yum, Yum!

Verne......

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by lurky27

Works fine with whole wheat flour. If you're crazy about pecans, use the 2 cups, or you could get by fine with 1 and not sprinkle them on top.

~ Theresa

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by clarkins

Very, very good!

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by kristinscotth

This is my favorite banana bread recipe. The cream cheese in the batter really gives it a good flavor, and the toasted pecans with the orange glaze on top makes it taste SO good! I love this bread.

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by Nellstrum

loved this!!!! I only had a 1/2 pkg of cream cheese, so I made up the rest with banana yogurt. I also added marchino cherries and dried apricots. I like lots of fruit... Nice and moist

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2011 by hollylikestocook

I have made this and it is better then the one I have been using for years!!! Extremely moist. I didn't use the orange glaze but instead used a nut blend. Yummy!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by btaylor123

This is amazingly good, and the orange glaze is a wonderful touch. I get lots of requests for this around the holidays. I use lower fat cream cheese, and only 1 cup of nuts in the batter, none on top.

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by TwylahJean

Baked this for the first time today. Rather than loaves, I baked it as cup cakes made 27 regular size. Although the batter is stiffer than a normal cake mix, I simply spooned it into paper liners. Baked them for 25 minutes in a 325 degree oven (but I also kept a close eye on them & tested then with a toothpick @ 20 minutes.) I plan to ice them with a bit of caramel cream cheese icing since they are for a party . . . but they are great just out of the oven! My taste-tester (hubby) says this is a definite keeper!

Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2011 by Cricket115

I used 1 cup of chocolate chips & shaved cocnut instead of nuts. and it is super good!!

Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by cherrylady

This was delicious banana bread! I will replace my tried and true banana bread recipe of 32 years with this! YUM! YUM! YUM! (I used reduced fat cream cheese because I had it on hand).

Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by jgbex1

This is my favorite

 
 

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