Banana bread is great, but why settle for basic when you can add a coffee-caramel drizzle that makes everything better? This recipe takes your regular banana bread and upgrades it with rich coffee and buttery caramel. It’s like the bakery and your favorite coffee shop had a delicious baby. Every slice is perfectly moist, with a sweet drizzle that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Plus, it looks way fancier than it really is—so you can pretend like you know what you’re doing in the kitchen. Enjoy!
Banana Bread with Coffee-Caramel Drizzle
This banana bread is elevated with a rich coffee-caramel drizzle, combining the best of coffee and caramel in one delicious treat.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the Coffee-Caramel Drizzle:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp brewed coffee
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl, then mix with softened butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the bread is baking, prepare the coffee-caramel drizzle. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Then, add heavy cream, brewed coffee, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Once the bread is done, cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the coffee-caramel sauce over the top.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe:
- For extra richness, add chocolate chips to the banana bread batter.
- Serve warm for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon to the drizzle for a spiced twist.
