Spiced Banana Bread with Mocha Syrup Topping
A spiced, moist banana bread topped with a rich mocha syrup for a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth.
Ingredients
For the Spiced Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Mocha Syrup Topping:
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas in a separate bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the mashed bananas.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients and sour cream.
- Make Mocha Syrup: In a saucepan, combine brewed coffee, brown sugar, cocoa powder, and butter. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour half of the batter into the pan, drizzle with mocha syrup, and top with the rest of the batter. Bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Use dark coffee for a bolder mocha flavor.
- Swap the brown sugar for coconut sugar for a richer taste.
- To enhance the spice, add a pinch of ground cloves or cardamom.
- Serve warm for an irresistible treat.