Ingredients
1/2 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. unbleached flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. mashed very ripe bananas
1/2 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan; set aside. In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, and beat to incorporate.Step 2In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture, and mix until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla; mix to combine. Stir in nuts, and pour into prepared pan.Step 3Bake until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Let rest in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.
