Banana Bread

Very moist banana bread. Chopped pecans are optional.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
• 1-1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 1 tsp Banana, Natural Flavor Blend
• 2 -1/4cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. Cinnamon

Directions:

Cream the butter or margarine and cream cheese together. Gradually add the white sugar, and continue beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, and soda; mix until batter is just moist.

In a small bowl, mix together chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Divide 1/2 batter into two greased and floured 8x4 inch loaf pans. Sprinkle pecan mixture over batter in pans, and top with remaining batter.

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Serves: yields 2 - 8 x 4 inch loaves