This Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe. The addition of a rich brown sugar glaze enhances the sweetness and adds a beautiful finish to each slice.
Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this recipe is easy to follow and requires simple ingredients, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers.
Delicious Banana Bread Recipe with Glaze
This banana bread features ripe bananas blended into a moist batter, topped with a luscious brown sugar glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and milk. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is bubbly and smooth.
- Glaze the Bread: Once the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and pour the brown sugar glaze over the top while it’s still warm.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 loaf
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
