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Banana Molasses Bread


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves 1x

Description

This delicious banana molasses bread is perfect for breakfast or dessert. Its rich flavors make it a favorite!


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar (white if you want a sweeter loaf)
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups mashed bananas (around 67 medium bananas)
  • 1 cup molasses (cooking molasses for deep dark flavor, fancy molasses for a lighter flavor)
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Grease and flour two loaf pans.
  3. Beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs until combined.
  5. Mix in the banana and molasses until completely combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
  7. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until completely mixed in.
  8. Divide the batter between the loaf pans and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a cake tester inserted comes out clean.
  9. Remove and cool for 10-15 minutes, then remove from the pans onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  10. Store wrapped up and enjoy!

Notes

  • Using cooking molasses creates a deeper flavor, while fancy molasses offers a lighter taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg