Rum-Soaked Banana Bread with Spiced Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Moist banana bread infused with dark rum and topped with a warm spiced glaze reminiscent of Caribbean island flavors. This Caribbean recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, baking soda for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 60 min Serves 8 Caribbean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium mashed ripe bananas
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp dark rum
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/4 tsp ground allspice

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 3 medium mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons dark rum. Mix until smooth.
Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture just until combined.
Step 5: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: While bread cools, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice until smooth to make the spiced glaze.
Step 7: Drizzle glaze over warm banana bread before slicing and serving.