1 1/2 c mashed bananas (1 1/4 lbs unpeeled bananas, about 4 medium)
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
Directions
Step #1 Beat butter & cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
Step #2 Gradually add sugar, beating until light & fluffy.
Step #3 Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until mixed after each addition.
Step #4 Combine flour & next 3 ingredients; slowly add to butter mixture, beating at lowish speed just until mixed.
Step #5 Stir in bananas, pecans, & vanilla.
Step #6 Spoon batter into 2 greased & floured 8- x 4-inch loafpans.
Step #7 Stir together brown sugar, 1/2 c pecans, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp flour, & cinnamon.
Step #8 Sprinkle top mixture evenly over batter.
Step #9 Bake at 350° for 1 hr or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean & sides pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil wrap last 15 mins to prevent browning, if necessary.
Step #10 Cool bread in pans on wire racks 10 mins.
Step #11 Remove from pans, & cool 30 mins on wire racks before slicing.
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