1/2 c. unsalted butter, room temperature
1 c. sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. very ripe bananas (about 3), mashed with fork
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cooks Note: Bananas must be over ripe. Do not use a blender or food processor to mash bananas, as it almost liquefies them.

Heat oven to 375°. Grease an 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Cream butter with sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, mixing well, then add the bananas, mixing well. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Add to banana mixture. Mix well without beating. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake for 35 minutes. When done, top should be brown, not tan.