Banana Nut Bread (Southern Living) Recipe

Name: Banana Nut Bread (Southern Living)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: -3/4 C butter, softened; -1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; -2 C sugar; -2 large eggs; -3 C all-purpose flour; -1/2 t baking powder; -1/2 t baking soda; -1/2 t salt; -1 1/2 C mashed bananas (about 4 medium); -1 C chopped pecans, toasted; -1/2 t vanilla extract

Servings: persons

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["1. Beat butter and cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.", "2. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy", "3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.", "4. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.", "5. Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanilla.", "6. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8- x 4-inch loaf pans.", "7. Bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean and sides pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil last 15 minutes to prevent browning, if necessary. Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing MAKES 2 LOAVES"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: -3/4 C butter, softened, -1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened, -2 C sugar, -2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Banana Nut Bread (Southern Living) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Banana Nut Bread (Southern Living)

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