Walnut Banana Bread with Espresso Glaze
A delectable walnut-infused banana bread topped with a velvety espresso glaze that adds a bold, aromatic finish.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For the Espresso Glaze:
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed espresso cooled
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, and sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Step 3:
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Step 4:
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Step 5:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir until just combined (don't overmix).
- Step 6:
- Fold in chopped walnuts gently until evenly distributed.
- Step 7:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 9:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 10:
- To make the espresso glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, brewed espresso, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Step 11:
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana bread. Allow it to set for 10 minutes before slicing.