Mango-Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe mango

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the butter mixture alternately with the mashed banana and mango.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
5. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Mango is one of the most popular fruits in the world.
• Banana bread is one of the most popular bread recipes.
• The combination of mango and banana is a delicious way to enjoy both fruits together.