Incredibly Moist Banana Bread

Mayonnaise! Yes that is the not-so-secret ingredient in this banana bread to boost the moisture level! And it doesn't change the taste. Apparently it comes from the time of the Great Depression when eggs were hard to come by, so people found substitutes. Necessity really is the mother of invention! 

Ingredients:

1 cup mashed bananas

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 egg

1 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sunflower seeds (optional)

Mash the bananas and add the mayo and egg.

In a large bowl mix the rest of the ingredients together then add the banana mixture in. Stir just until combined.

Pour into a greased 9 X 5" loaf pan and bake at 350°F for 60-70 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Cool in pan 10 minutes then remove to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Will have to try this mayo trick with chocolate cake!