Banana Gingerbread Loaf
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4.9
Banana Gingerbread Loaf
Description
The Banana Gingerbread Loaf starts by creaming together softened butter and brown sugar until light. Eggs are added for structure, followed by mashed bananas and molasses, which contribute moisture, sweetness, and the characteristic dark flavor associated with gingerbread. The dry ingredients, including flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda, are whisked separately and then incorporated into the wet mixture to form a smooth batter.
The batter is divided evenly between two greased and floured loaf pans and baked at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. The finished loaves have a soft crumb and a warm spice aroma balanced by the banana’s natural sweetness and the rich molasses.
Once cooled completely, the loaves can be wrapped for storage and enjoyed as a breakfast treat or snack. The combination of spices and banana offers a unique twist on classic gingerbread flavors.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar white brown sugar if you want a sweeter loaf
- 2 egg
- 3 cups banana mashed, around 6-7 medium
- 1 cup molasses cooking molasses for deep dark flavour, fancy molasses for a lighter flavour
- 3 cups flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour two loaf pans.
- Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs until combined.
- Mix in the banana and molasses until completely combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until completely mixed in.
- Divide the batter between the loaf pans and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a cake tester inserted comes out clean.
- Remove and cool for 10-15 minutes, then remove from the pans onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Store wrapped up and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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