Ingredients

  • 12 cup margarine, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (3 medium)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon baking powder
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Method

  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth.
  • Blend in mashed bananas.
  • In a second bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nuts.
  • Add to banana mixture stirring only to moisten!
  • Transfer to a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 for approximately 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in centre of loaf comes out clean.