Glazed Banana Loaf

By Addie

If you love the flavor of bananas, this banana loaf will make your mouthwater. Topped with a vanilla glaze it makes a fabulous evening treat to go with your coffee or tea. I also like to make this as a gift for neighbours or friends. Wraps up perfectly in cellophane and ribbon! I'll share the recipe and a few tips with you here. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter or marg.
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar in large bowl. Beat in eggs with a fork one at a time. Blend in mashed bananas.

Measure in all dry ingredients before stirring. Flour, baking soda, powder, salt and then mix just until moistened. Put in walnuts if adding! Spread in a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan.

Bake in 350 F degree oven for about 1 hour. Check around 55 minutes so as not to over brown. Let stand for a few minutes then glaze.
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GLAZE:

2 cups sifted icing sugar
2-3 Tablespoons warm water
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

Spoon over loaf and smooth with the back of the spoon. Let the glaze drizzle down the sides of the loaf as this adds a nice look! Let cool and then slice.