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Banana Loaf
Prep
10 mins
Cook
1 hr
Servings
12
Difficulty
Hard
This banana loaf is my go to recipe whenever I have overripe bananas sitting on the counter. It's wonderfully simple to throw together in just ten minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. Bananas are packed with potassium, which is great for heart health, and they add natural sweetness so you don't need to worry about complicated ingredients. The whole thing bakes up golden and moist in an hour, and honestly, it's hard to mess up. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this loaf never fails to impress with its comforting flavor and homemade charm.
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Ingredients
- 11 cup white sugar
- ½ cup butter½ cup butter
- 22 large eggs
- 33 ripe bananas, mashed
- 22 cups all-purpose flour
- 11 teaspoon baking soda
- 11 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts½ cup chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Cream sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in mashed bananas. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; beat into banana mixture just until combined. Fold in nuts. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour.
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