Dark Rum-Spiced Banana Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

Moist banana bread enriched with dark rum and warm spices for a deliciously aromatic treat. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ripe bananas, dark rum, all-purpose flour 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.

Ingredients

• 3 medium, mashed (about 1 cup) ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup dark rum
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted and cooled unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt until evenly combined.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, mix 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, 1/4 cup dark rum, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
4. Step 4: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
5. Step 5: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
6. Step 6: Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.