Caramel Banana Nut Loaves

Submitted by grandma2969

"This makes 2 delicious loaves--one to keep and one to give away to a good friend. I might be off a little bit on bake time, so please watch carefully."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 18 1⁄4 ounces banana cake mix
• 3 ounces banana cream instant pudding
• 4 large eggs
• 2 medium mashed bananas
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup Crisco cooking oil
• walnuts, havles for garnish
• 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped

• CARAMEL FROSTING

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 14 ounces vanilla frosting

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans; set aside.
3. To prepare LOAVES: Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, mashed banana, 1/2 cup water, and oil in large bowl.
4. Beat at medium speed with mixer for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in chopped walnuts.
6. Divide evenly between prepared pans; tap gently to level ingredients.
7. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs.
8. To prepare CARAMEL FROSTING: Place butter, brown sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil on medium heat. Boil one minute, stirring constantly.
9. Place vanilla frosting in a medium bowl; stir in caramel mixture till thoroughly blended.
10. Frost sides and tops of cooled loaves.
11. Garnish with walnut halves if desired.