Banana Bread Recipe with Pecans

2/3 cup Sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup vegetable oil

2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup sour cream or plain or vanilla yogurt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2/3 cup mashed banana

1/3 cup finely chopped pecans

Preparation:

Into the baking pan measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt. Add oil, eggs, sour cream or yogurt, and vanilla. Insert pan securely into unit; close lid. Select CAKE setting; press "Start." When beep sounds after about 5 minutes, add mashed banana and chopped pecans. Press "Start" again. (follow your machine's instructions for cakes)

1 5×4-inch loaf.

Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread: Prepare bread as above through "Cake" setting. When beep sounds, add mashed banana and 1/3 cup chopped chocolate chips. Omit nuts. Continue as directed.