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Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread

Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread with Toffee Bliss Inside

This Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread combines warm spices and sweetness for a cozy dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Spoon and level for accurate measuring
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent for rising
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Additional leavening
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar Source of sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar Pack tightly when measuring
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can be swapped for melted butter
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Substitute with buttermilk if desired
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Can be omitted for non-alcoholic version
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Extract Or use maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 3 medium Mashed Overripe Bananas Best if heavily spotted or black
  • 1 cup Chopped Toffee Can substitute with dark chocolate chips
Optional Toppers
  • 1 tablespoon Butter To serve with
  • to taste Maple Syrup For drizzling on top

Equipment

  • Loaf pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather loaf pans.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the white and dark brown sugars until smooth, then add eggs, oil, milk, bourbon, maple extract, and vanilla.
  4. Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
  6. Fold in the chopped toffee.
  7. Grease the loaf pans lightly.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  9. Bake for approximately 55-60 minutes for the standard loaf, testing with a toothpick.
  10. Cool the loaves in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store banana bread tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Can also freeze slices for up to 3 months.

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