Description
This Coffee Banana Bread blends the richness of brewed coffee with sweet bananas, topped with creamy espresso frosting for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Ripe Bananas
- 1 cup Brewed Coffee
- 1/3 cup Melted Butter or Coconut Oil
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Butter (Softened)
- 2 tablespoons Espresso or Strong Brewed Coffee
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth, then mix in the brewed coffee, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt before gently folding into the banana mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, softened butter, brewed espresso, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the bread and slice into thick pieces.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Coffee Banana Bread!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture.
- Can substitute brewed coffee with decaf for a caffeine-free version.
- Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
- Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute for a gluten-free version.
- Can use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Coffee Banana Bread