Haley Gonzalez
@goncuisinehal
Banana Gingerbread with Vanilla Icing
A delightful twist on traditional gingerbread, this Banana Gingerbread is moist, flavorful, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, it's a comforting treat that combines the warmth of spices with the sweetness of ripe bananas.
Details
- Meal Type:snack
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:19
- Views:3
Recipe Information
- Prep time15 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time16 min.
- Servings12
Ingredients
- as needed
- 3
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1/3 cup
- 2
- 1/4 cup
- 2 cups
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 cup
- 1 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Banana Gingerbread with Vanilla Icing.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 325°F (165°C).
Step 2
While it warms up, give a light spray to a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray to ensure your delicious creation slides out easily later.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, take those ripe bananas and mash them up with a fork until they’re nice and smooth.
Step 4
Next, add in the brown sugar, molasses, vegetable oil, eggs, and a splash of milk—about 1/4 cup.
Step 5
Stir everything together until it’s well blended and you can’t see any lumps.
Step 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, baking soda, ground cloves, allspice, and a pinch of salt.
Step 7
This fragrant mix will add a warm, spiced flavor to your bread.
Step 8
Now, gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, being careful not to overmix; you want to keep it light and fluffy.
Step 9
Once combined, pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for a nice finish.
Step 10
Pop it into the oven and let it bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
Step 11
You’ll know it’s ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 12
While the bread is baking, take a moment to relax and enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen.
Step 13
After baking, let the bread cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes.
Step 14
Once it’s cooled a bit, turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 15
While you wait, let’s whip up a simple vanilla glaze.
Step 16
In a bowl, mix together 1 tablespoon of milk, corn syrup, and butter.
Step 17
Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, stirring until it’s smooth and creamy.
Step 18
Then, mix in the vanilla extract and just enough milk to get that perfect drizzling consistency.
Step 19
Once your bread has cooled down completely, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to set before you slice into this delightful treat.
Step 20
Enjoy every bite of your homemade banana bread!.