Spiced Banana Bread Delight

Ingredients

- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the melted butter and sugar together until smooth. Add in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is homogeneous.

4. Incorporate Bananas: Stir in the mashed bananas into the wet ingredients, ensuring that they are fully integrated for even distribution.

5. Combine All Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a denser bread.

6. Pour into Loaf Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.

7. Add Topping: Sprinkle the top of the batter evenly with cinnamon sugar for a sweet and flavorful crust.

8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

9. Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT60M
60 minutes

Total Time

PT1H15M
1 hour and 15 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

Banana bread, spiced bread, oven-baked, banana snack, cinnamon topping, easy dessert, homemade bread, sweet loaf, ginger nutmeg, moist snack

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1,600 calories for the entire dish

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