Ingredients
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening1-1/2 cups sugar2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups self-rising flour1/2 cup buttermilk3/4 cup chopped pecansTOPPING:1/4 to 1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon lemon juiceAdditional chopped pecans
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Blend in bananas and vanilla. Add flour alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans.
Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack; cool completely.
For topping, combine the banana, confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice; spread over loaves. Sprinkle with pecans.
