Perfectly Spiced Banana Bread Recipe
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes | Prep Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Description: Indulge in the delightful aroma and rich flavors of our Perfectly Spiced Banana Bread, a cherished recipe from lovewithrecipes.com that promises to elevate your baking experience. This quick bread, falling under the category of “Quick Breads,” is a heavenly fusion of ripe bananas, aromatic spices, and a touch of citrus zest, creating a moist and tender loaf that’s bound to become a household favorite.
Keywords: Breads, Fruit, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 318.2
- Fat Content: 13.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 77mg
- Sodium Content: 434.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 46.6g
- Fiber Content: 1.5g
- Sugar Content: 22.3g
- Protein Content: 4.8g
Aggregated Rating: 5 (from 98 reviews)
Yield: 1 loaf | Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Zest of one lemon
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup ripe bananas, mashed (approximately 2 bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, allspice, and nutmeg.
- Add lemon zest and sliced almonds to the flour mixture. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter until soft and creamy.
- Add sugar to the butter and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add eggs to the mixture and beat until thoroughly blended.
- Gradually beat in the flour mixture alternately with mashed bananas until the batter is well blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour to 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
- Invert the bread from the pan and cool completely on the rack.
Variation: Banana-Walnut or -Pecan Bread:
- Omit almonds.
- Add 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans along with the mashed bananas.
Experience the joy of baking with our Perfectly Spiced Banana Bread recipe, a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave your kitchen infused with warmth and your taste buds craving more. Share this culinary masterpiece with friends and family, creating cherished moments around a loaf of homemade goodness. Happy baking!
