Aged Rum-Spiced Banana Bread

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Moist banana bread infused with the warm flavors of aged rum, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a cozy treat. This recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, layers ripe bananas, aged dark rum, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves 8 International cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 mashed ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups) with 1/4 cup aged dark rum, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix well.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 beaten large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Step 5: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  8. Step 8: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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