Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas ( about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and sugar.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in bananas and vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda, and add gradually to the creamed mixture.
Mix the topping ingredients together; add half to the batter.
Pour batter into a greased 13″ x 9″ x 2″ baking pan, and sprinkle with the remaining topping.
Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool, then cut into slices.
Servings: 15
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 45 min.