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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter or vegetable oil, plus more for greasing pan
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
• 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Fine salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup buttermilk, sour cream or yogurt
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 soft, very ripe, darkly speckled medium bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)