Banana bread is about to get a makeover. Forget the bland loaf sitting in your kitchen; this spiced banana bread with mocha syrup is ready to shake things up. Imagine your typical banana bread, but with a spicy kick, and a syrup topping that’s as bold as your morning coffee. We’re talking warmth, sweetness, and that caffeinated twist to keep you awake (or at least pretend you’re functioning). So, put aside the basic banana bread—this one knows how to really get things going. This will be your new obsession, and you can thank me later.

Spiced Banana Bread with Mocha Syrup Topping
A spiced, moist banana bread topped with a rich mocha syrup for a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth.
Ingredients
For the Spiced Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Mocha Syrup Topping:
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas in a separate bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the mashed bananas.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients and sour cream.
- Make Mocha Syrup: In a saucepan, combine brewed coffee, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour half of the batter into the pan, drizzle with mocha syrup, and top with the rest of the batter. Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark coffee for a bolder mocha flavor.
- Swap the brown sugar for coconut sugar for a richer taste.
- To enhance the spice, add a pinch of ground cloves or cardamom.
- Serve warm for an irresistible treat.