Cinnamon Crisp-Topped Cream Cheese-Banana-Nut Bread From Southern Living | | | Prep: 15 min., Bake: 1 hr., Cool: 40 min. Warm bread is yummy, but to get perfect slices, let bread cool 30 minutes, and cut with a serrated or electric knife. language=JavaScript type=text/javascript>
</SCRIPT> 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (1 1/4 pounds unpeeled bananas, about 4 medium)
| | 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped, toasted pecans 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon melted butter 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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