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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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This beats boring old banana bread any day! Frosting is optional, but if you have the time...what a treat! Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2-3 medium bananas) |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup buttermilk |
1/2 cup chopped nuts |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter |
6 tablespoons milk |
2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Cream together shortening and the sugars.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Mix in bananas and vanilla.
4. Combine flour, soda and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
5. Stir in nuts.
6. Pour into a vegetable oil-sprayed 13x9 pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
8. Cool before frosting.
9. TO PREPARE FROSTING: Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan.
10. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
11. Remove from heat.
12. Cool a bit.
13. Gradually beat in powdered sugar till frosting reaches spreading consistency.
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