Gold Rum-Spiced Banana Bread with Maple Glaze
Moist banana bread enriched with aged gold rum and warm spices, topped with a sweet maple syrup glaze. This caribbean-inspired desserts ready in about 85 minutes layers medium, mashed ripe bananas, (113g), softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar 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 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup (113g), softened unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup, packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup gold rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup, for glaze maple syrup
- 1 tbsp, for glaze unsalted butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 1/4 cup gold rum, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 3 mashed medium ripe bananas until combined.
- 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.
- Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just incorporated — do not overmix.
- Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Step 7: While the bread bakes, combine 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted and warm.
- Step 8: Remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush the warm maple glaze over the top. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Gold Rum-Spiced Banana Bread with Maple Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 85 minutes (15 min prep + 70 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Gold Rum-Spiced Banana Bread with Maple Glaze?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Gold Rum-Spiced Banana Bread with Maple Glaze?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Gold Rum-Spiced Banana Bread with Maple Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Gold Rum-Spiced Banana Bread with Maple Glaze?
Caribbean desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
