Coffee Banana Bread with Espresso Frosting
Moist banana bread with a bold coffee flavor, topped with a creamy espresso frosting that’ll make your morning unforgettable.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Espresso Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tbsp espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in brewed coffee, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly combine with the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the bread cools, prepare the espresso frosting: mix powdered sugar, butter, espresso, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the bread is cool, spread the frosting generously on top.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy the caffeine-infused bliss.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin B6: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- For an extra kick, use espresso powder in the frosting.
- Top with crushed nuts or chocolate chips for texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days—but, let’s be honest, it won’t last that long.