Iced Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Iced Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Banana Bread; 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup ripe banana (2-3 med, mashed); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups self rising flour; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup pecans (chopped) (optional); Icing; 1/4 - 1/3 cup mashed ripe banana; 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

Banana Bread
1/2 cup butter flavor shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup ripe banana (2-3 med, mashed)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups self rising flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup pecans (chopped) (optional)
Icing
1/4 - 1/3 cup mashed ripe banana
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)

1
In a large bowl cream shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in eggs.
3
Blend in bananas and vanilla.
4
Add flour alternately with buttermilk -beating well after each addition.
5
Fold in pecans if using.
6
Pour into two greased loaf pans.
7
Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
8
Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely.
9
For topping: Combine banana, powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spread over loaves and sprinkle with pecans.
10
*Note* To sub All purpose flour for self rising flour place 1 1/2 t baking powder and 1/2 t salt in a measuring cup. Add all purpose flour to make 1 Cup.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Banana Bread, 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Iced Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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.

Iced Banana Bread

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