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. 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.

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