Caramel Banana Nut Loaves

• 18 14 ounces banana cake mix
• 3 ounces banana cream instant pudding
• 4 large eggs
• 2 medium mashed bananas
• 12 cup water
• 13 cup Crisco cooking oil
• walnuts, havles for garnish
• 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
• 14 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 14 ounces vanilla frosting

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans; set aside.
3. To prepare LOAVES: Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, mashed banana, 1/2 cup water, and oil in large bowl.
4. Beat at medium speed with mixer for 2 minutes.
5. Stir in chopped walnuts.
6. Divide evenly between prepared pans; tap gently to level ingredients.
7. Bake at 350F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs.
8. To prepare CARAMEL FROSTING: Place butter, brown sugar and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil on medium heat.
9. Boil one minute, stirring constantly.
10. Place vanilla frosting in a medium bowl; stir in caramel mixture till thoroughly blended.
11. Frost sides and tops of cooled loaves.
12. Garnish with walnut halves if desired.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/caramel-banana-nut-loaves-130346 (may not work)