Rum-Spiked Banana Bread with Brown Sugar Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Moist banana bread enhanced with a splash of aged gold rum and topped with a sweet brown sugar glaze for a decadent treat. This Caribbean-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 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

• 1 cup (about 2 large) ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp gold rum
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: In another bowl, mix 1 cup mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp gold rum, and 2 tbsp milk until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
4. Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Step 5: While bread cools, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp water to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled banana bread before slicing and serving.