Rum-Soaked Banana Bread with Spiced Dark Rum Glaze
Moist banana bread infused with aged dark rum and topped with a warm spiced rum glaze for a decadent dessert. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 85 minutes layers granulated sugar, (1 stick), softened unsalted butter, large eggs 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 320 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 1/2 cups) ripe bananas
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup aged dark rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter and lightly flour it.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3: Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then mix in 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
- Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
- Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined. Stir in 1/4 cup aged dark rum gently.
- Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 7: While bread cools, make the glaze: whisk together 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tbsp aged dark rum, and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg until smooth.
- Step 8: Drizzle the spiced rum glaze over the warm banana bread before slicing and serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Rum-Soaked Banana Bread with Spiced Dark Rum 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 Rum-Soaked Banana Bread with Spiced Dark Rum 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 Rum-Soaked Banana Bread with Spiced Dark Rum 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 Rum-Soaked Banana Bread with Spiced Dark Rum 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 Rum-Soaked Banana Bread with Spiced Dark Rum Glaze?
American 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.
