Special Banana Nut Bread PT90M https://img2.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1024/5a/b/463200/300x200x90.jpg This extra-special banana bread makes a wonderful gift for friends and neighbors. The recipe makes two loaves, so I can serve one and keep the other one in the freezer to use as a last-minute gift. 12 servings Ingredients: 1 tsp. grated orange zest 3 tbsp. orange juice 1 cup confectioners' sugar 2 cups chopped pecans, divided 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 medium) 2 large eggs 2 cups sugar 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup butter, softened