Banana Bread and something sweet...

I don't know if you are ready for this newest video. I really don't think you are. It is the cutest, sweetest little thing and it is going to make your day! Now, prepare yourself for what's ahead; and that is all I'm going to say about it right now.

But before we get to the video, I want to share a delicious recipe with you for Banana Bread. I LOVE bananas, and anything made with them is tops in my book. I've never met with a banana bread I didn't like; but this recipe is so soft and moist and delicious, not dried out and definitely no nuts included. (The hubby doesn't like nuts in anything.) It is very simple and maybe one day when you have brown bananas, you will try this recipe. My dad and the Hubby can't get enough of this stuff. It's just good ole simple, man pleasin' food!

What you will need: a yellow cake mix, light brown sugar, oil, eggs, buttermilk, cinnamon, and of course: bananas. (the riper, the better.)

peel bananas and throw in a bowl, like so. I always get off those stringy things that try to stay on the banana but taste like cotton. Gross! Just peel them off and throw them away!

blend it until its mashed, but still has some yummy little lumps.

Then add eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, cake mix, oil and buttermilk. Yes, this recipe also happens to call for a cake mix. You'll never know it when it is baked. Why make it harder if you don't have to? What are you anyway? The cake mix Nazi? Why do I keep explaining myself?!

Mix it until it is kind of smooth, with the occasional delicious banana lump. This is one time when lumps are good. Not good in the thighs, but good in banana bread.

grease and flour two loaf pans and start pouring!

Ah yes; this picture was not the easiest to get, as I was pouring and taking the picture myself. (Hey, I have twins; I can multi-task when I need to.)

Divide batter evenly and bake in the oven. Tip #48: It is important to make this right before your husband comes home or company arrives, so they smell how wonderful it is while it's baking and think you are amazing.

It has to bake for 45 minutes; so while its in the oven do your nails, or take a bubble bath. Or even re-caulk the bathroom tile. Just stay close so you can enjoy the aromas coming from the kitchen.

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Now it is time for the video. I have left you waiting long enough, so I'll end the suspense. Check this out:

Banana Bread

1 yellow cake mix

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

2 very ripe bananas

3/4 cups buttermilk

1/2 cup oil (I like canola, but vegetable is fine)

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two 9 or 10 inch cake pans. Mix all ingredients together with a mixer and pour into pans. Bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool in pans for 20 minutes then invert on a plate or rack to finish cooling.