Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and put a rack on the middle shelf. Butter and flour a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
In a separate small bowl, mash the bananas with a wooden spoon, leaving a bit of texture.
In another large bowl, use a hand electric mixer or stand mixer to cream the 1/2 cup of butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in the mashed bananas, sour cream and vanilla and beat until just combined. Add the dry ingredients and gently stir in pecans. Pour the batter into the pan and put on a sheet tray.
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling. 

 

Red Velvet Waffles with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• FOR THE WAFFLES:
• 1-½ cup All-purpose Flour
• ¼ cups Cocoa Powder
• 5 Tablespoons Sugar
• ½ teaspoons Salt
• 1-½ teaspoon Baking Powder
• 2  Eggs
• 1-¾ cup Whole Milk
• 6 Tablespoons Butter, Melted And Slightly Cooled
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 ounce, fluid Red Food Coloring
• Chocolate Chips, To Serve
• FOR THE MAPLE CREAM CHEESE SYRUP:
• ¼ cups Cream Cheese, Softened
• ½ cups Powdered Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Butter, Softened
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
• 3 Tablespoons Milk (to Thin)

Preparation Instructions

1 1/2 cups sliced almonds

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples
• 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)