Let’s face it – banana bread is fine, but wouldn’t it be better if we jazzed it up a little? Enter mocha buttercream. It’s the decadent twist you didn’t know your banana bread desperately needed. Imagine a slice of moist, soft banana bread, topped with a rich, chocolatey, coffee-infused frosting. It’s not just dessert, it’s an experience. So, if you think banana bread is basic, it’s time to give it a coffee-chocolate makeover. Prepare yourself for the dessert you never knew you were missing.
Banana Bread with Mocha Buttercream
Moist banana bread topped with a smooth, indulgent mocha buttercream frosting for a rich and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
For the Mocha Buttercream:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas and mix with softened butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in brewed coffee until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, coffee, vanilla, and salt for the frosting.
- Spread the mocha buttercream over the cooled banana bread.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 4%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
- Magnesium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe:
- Add a splash more coffee to the buttercream for an extra caffeine kick.
- Try using dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor in the bread.
- Serve the bread warm for a more indulgent experience.
