BANANA-WALNUT BREAD WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
ACTIVE: 20 min | TOTAL: 1½ hr (plus cooling) | SERVES: 8 to 10
Cooking spray2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon salt2 large eggs⅔ cup granulated sugar⅓ cup lightly packed light brown sugar1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled1¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract1½ cups mashed overripe bananas (3 to 4 bananas)1 cup confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons cream cheese, at room temperature2 tablespoons milk
1. Preheat the oven to 350˚. Coat a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Whisk together the flour, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
2. Whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in the melted…
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