Description
A tender, warmly spiced banana gingerbread loaf sweetened with ripe bananas and molasses, finished with a smooth vanilla glaze for the perfect cozy holiday treat.
Ingredients
Cooking spray
Bread:
2 large ripe bananas
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze:
2 tablespoons milk, divided
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, molasses, vegetable oil, eggs, and 1/4 cup milk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves, allspice, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to banana mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for at least 30 minutes, then turn out and cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix 1 tablespoon milk, corn syrup, and melted butter. Add confectioners’ sugar and stir until smooth. Add vanilla and remaining milk as needed for drizzling consistency.
- Pour glaze over cooled loaf and let set before slicing.
Notes
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
Use a third banana and a bit more flour for stronger banana flavor.
Add orange zest or nutmeg for extra warmth.
Freezes well wrapped tightly for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
