Vanilla-Rum Banana Bread (Pain aux bananes à la vanille et au rhum)
Pain aux bananes à la vanille et au rhum, or Vanilla-Rum Banana Bread, is a delicious and moist quick bread that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This Malagasy-inspired recipe combines the flavors of ripe bananas, fragrant vanilla, and a hint of rum for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Mix in the baking soda and salt.
- Stir in the sugar, beaten egg, vanilla extract, and rum.
- Gradually mix in the flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 220 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 8g
Supplies
9x5 inch loaf pan Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons Wire rack
Tools
Oven Mixing spoon Fork
Serving suggestions
Serve slices of the Pain aux bananes à la vanille et au rhum with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.
Tips & tricks
For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle some chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.
Cost
$5