Caramelized Banana Bread with Coffee Glaze
A caramelized banana bread with a bold coffee glaze, blending rich sweetness with a kick of espresso for the perfect indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Bananas:
- 3 ripe bananas sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
For the Banana Bread:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Coffee Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Add banana slices and cook until caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.
- Mash caramelized bananas in a bowl and let cool slightly.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm banana bread and let it soak in.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 12%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- Use overripe bananas for a deeper flavor.
- Toast the bananas slightly longer for extra caramel notes.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for contrast.
- Let the glaze set before slicing (or don’t—no judgment).
- Store in an airtight container, though leftovers are unlikely.