Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 over-ripe bananas (mashed)
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter (room temperature)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped roasted pecans (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a 9-inch loaf pan with baking spray or coat with butter and dust with all-purpose flour, being sure to shake out any excess flour. Set aside.
  • Mix butter and sugar until smooth. Add mashed bananas and beat until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating after each egg.
  • Add flour and mix until smooth. Add baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract and stir until well combined. Stir in nuts, if using. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake until golden brown and a wooden skewer comes out clean when inserted in the middle, about 1 hour.