This isn’t your average banana bread. It’s caramelized, rich, and unapologetically drenched in a bold coffee glaze. Sweet, buttery bananas meet deep espresso flavors, creating the ultimate excuse to eat cake for breakfast. The caramelized bananas add depth, while the coffee drizzle keeps things from being too innocent. This loaf is the perfect combination of comfort and caffeine, making it impossible to resist. Serve it warm, let the glaze sink in, and pretend you won’t eat the whole thing in one sitting. Spoiler alert: you absolutely will.
Caramelized Banana Bread with Coffee Glaze
A caramelized banana bread with a bold coffee glaze, blending rich sweetness with a kick of espresso for the perfect indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Caramelized Bananas:
- 3 ripe bananas sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
For the Banana Bread:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Coffee Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Add banana slices and cook until caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.
- Mash caramelized bananas in a bowl and let cool slightly.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm banana bread and let it soak in.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 12%
- Iron: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- Use overripe bananas for a deeper flavor.
- Toast the bananas slightly longer for extra caramel notes.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for contrast.
- Let the glaze set before slicing (or don’t—no judgment).
- Store in an airtight container, though leftovers are unlikely.
