1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. ripe bananas, sliced (2 med.)
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. dates, chopped

In a large mixing bowl, melt butter on High 1 1/2 minutes. With electric mixer gradually beat in all remaining ingredients except dates. Grease a 2 quart casserole dish and place a straight sided glass in center (or use a micro-proof ring mold). Pour batter around glass. Cook on 70 (roast) 15 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Rotate dish if bread seems to be rising unevenly. Let stand 10 minutes before twisting glass to remove and inverting dish on cooling rack. Cool before slicing. Makes 8 to 10 servings.