This is a classic American baked good that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of shortening and sugar. This moist and flavorful loaf is enhanced with the crunch of pecans and topped with a sweet, buttery frosting, making it a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan
Ingredients
Loaf
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 ea eggs
- 2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soda
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 ea bananas (crushed)
Frosting
- 2 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter milk
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1 tsp sod
Instructions
Loaf
- Cream 1/2 cup shortening and 1 cup sugar
- Add 2 eggs
- Sift 2 cups of flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tsp of soda
- Add all of it together
- Add 1 cup of pecans and 3 crushed bananas
- Beat well
- Bake for 1 hr at 350° in a long oblong pan
Frosting
- Boil ingredients in big pot to good soft boil stage
- Remove and beat until thick
- Add pecans if wanted
Tips
To reduce calories, fat, and sugar:
- Use less shortening: Reduce the amount of shortening used or substitute with a healthier fat alternative.
- Reduce sugar: Cut down on the amount of sugar or use a sugar substitute.
- Use whole wheat flour: Substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to increase fiber content.
- Increase bananas: Add an extra banana to enhance natural sweetness and moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20g
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