Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Glazed Banana Spice Loaf

1 large banana (or 1 1/2 small bananas)
1/2 c. margarine or butter
2/3c. sugar
2 eggs (3 small)
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (less)
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2/3 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
icing sugar (I can't remember how much - 1/2 cup?)
1-2 tbsp. lemon juice

Mash banana, set aside. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add flour, salt, soda and spices, stir to combine. Add sour cream, banana and vanilla, mix just enough to blend. Pour into greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pan (I use glass). Bake at 350 for 45-50 (mine took over an hour - test with toothpick) minutes. Mix lemon juice with icing sugar (regular sugar works well too), stir until smooth. I poked holes with a toothpick all over the top loaf and then poured the glaze on. (I used parchment paper to line the pan, so it was easy (easi-er) to remove.)

2 comments:

Colleen said...

This sounds really good! I will try this next time I have banana's that need using.

Unknown said...

hey... I'm wanting to make this tonight... you put in choc. chips too didn't you? Tried to call but you are not in yet, I was praying for you (and the little man) lots today!!! Give me a call when you get the chance to let me know how it all went.