Moist Banana Walnut Bread Loaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease six 4-1/2x2-1/2x1-1/2-inch loaf pans.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cardamom, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.

4. 4

   Divide the batter evenly among the prepared loaf pans. Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

5. 5

   In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and ground cinnamon to make the cinnamon spread. Serve the cinnamon spread alongside the cooled banana walnut bread loaves. Refrigerate any leftovers.