Boozy Banana Bread with Spiced Rum

This Banana Bread with Rum still tastes like the banana nut bread we all know and love, but the rum gives it a quiet smoky spice that makes the banana flavor stand out a little more

Course bread, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana bread with rum, banana bread with spiced rum, Boozy banana bread, Spiced rum banana bread

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 370kcal

Author Evelyn Osborn

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter
2 eggs
4 mashed ripe bananas
⅓ cup water
2 tablespoons spiced rum optional
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour Not self-rising
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F and generously spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray (or line it with parchment for extra insurance). In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this dry mix aside
In another large bowl, grab those overripe bananas and mash them smooth with a potato masher (or fork if that’s what you’ve got). Add the brown sugar and stir until it’s completely mixed in and the mixture looks glossy and delicious.
Add the eggs and mix just until combined. Then pour in the vanilla, maple syrup, and melted butter, and give it another good stir until everything is smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently as you go. Stop mixing the second everything is just combined (a few small lumps are totally fine—overmixing makes tough bread!). Fold in the chopped toasted pecans with a light hand so they’re evenly scattered throughout. That’s it—your batter is ready for the pan!
Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. To keep the top from getting too dark, loosely tent the pan with foil around the 35–40 minute mark.
Just slice this Banana Pecan Bread and serve. Ultra-moist crumb, big banana flavor, and those toasty pecans in every bite. This is the kind of recipe you’ll make once and then keep those brown bananas on purpose. Pure Southern comfort in a slice!

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