Rum-Spiced Banana Bread with Dark Molasses Glaze

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Moist banana bread infused with warm rum and spices, finished with a sticky dark molasses glaze for extra richness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ripe bananas, mashed, all-purpose flour, baking soda 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 250 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: 60 min Serves 8 American cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan 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 ginger, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp dark rum. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined — do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Step 6: While bread cools, prepare glaze by whisking together 1/4 cup dark molasses, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, and 1 tbsp hot water until smooth.
  7. Step 7: Once bread is warm but not hot, brush molasses glaze evenly over the top. Let cool completely before slicing.

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