Spiced Rum Banana Bread
This easy, moist banana bread is infused with spiced rum and warm spices for a rich, flavorful twist on the classic loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s simple to make and impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups or 340g), mashed
- 1/4 cup (60ml) spiced rum
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed brown sugar (dark or light)
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 tablespoon demerara sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, spiced rum, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Gently fold together with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle with demerara sugar if desired.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. You can substitute gluten-free flour for a GF version or use coconut oil and flax eggs for a vegan loaf. The bread freezes well and tastes even better the next day as the flavors develop. If using an 8×4-inch pan, check for doneness 5-10 minutes earlier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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