Ingredients
2/3 cup slivered almonds1/4 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs3/4 teaspoon almond extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon baking powder2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)1 cup sour cream1 cup vanilla or white chips
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine almonds and brown sugar; set aside. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extract.
Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with bananas and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in chips.
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with reserved almond mixture. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
