Caramel Banana Nut Loaves |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This makes 2 delicious loaves-one to keep and one to give away to a good friend. I might be off a little bit on bake time, so please watch carefully. Ingredients:
18 1/4 ounces banana cake mix |
3 ounces banana cream instant pudding |
4 large eggs |
2 medium mashed bananas |
1/2 cup water |
1/3 cup crisco cooking oil |
walnuts, havles for garnish |
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped |
1/4 cup butter |
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar |
1 teaspoon water |
14 ounces vanilla frosting |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans; set aside.
3. To prepare LOAVES: Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, mashed banana, 1/2 cup water, and oil in large bowl.
4. Beat at medium speed with mixer for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in chopped walnuts.
6. Divide evenly between prepared pans; tap gently to level ingredients.
7. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs.
8. To prepare CARAMEL FROSTING: Place butter, brown sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil on medium heat. Boil one minute, stirring constantly.
9. Place vanilla frosting in a medium bowl; stir in caramel mixture till thoroughly blended.
10. Frost sides and tops of cooled loaves.
11. Garnish with walnut halves if desired.
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