Banana-Nut Pound Cake

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 medium bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup bourbon or low-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• Powdered sugar

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
2. In large bowl beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Gradually add sugar, beating about 7 minutes or until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating 1 minute after each; scrape bowl frequently. In a bowl combine bananas, bourbon, and vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and banana mixture to butter mixture; beat on low to medium speed after each addition just until combined. Stir in the pecans. Spread evenly in pan.
3. Bake for 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with berries or ice cream, if desired.