Banana Coffee Cake

Libby

Stephanie Higgins Yager

ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp backing soda

TOPPING

1 cup chopped pecans (or your favorite nut)
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

directions

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Combine topping ingredients; add half to the batter. Transfer to a greased 13-in x 9 in-in x 2-in backing pan. Sprinkle with the remaining topping. Bake 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.

Source: Libby