This banana bread recipe is a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich vanilla bean icing. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
The recipe is simple and straightforward, making it easy to whip up a loaf that is moist and flavorful. The addition of vanilla bean icing elevates this classic banana bread with a creamy finish.
Delicious Banana Bread with Vanilla Bean Icing
This banana bread features ripe bananas blended into a moist batter, baked to perfection, and topped with a luscious vanilla bean icing. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (for icing)
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 melted butter with the mashed bananas. Stir in the baking soda and salt.
- Add Sugar and Egg: Mix in the sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- Ice the Bread: Once the banana bread is completely cool, drizzle the vanilla bean icing over the top. Slice and serve.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 1 loaf
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
