Spiced Rum-Infused Banana Bread

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Moist and tender banana bread with warm spices and a hint of aged spiced rum for depth and complexity. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers ripe bananas, mashed, spiced rum, all-purpose flour 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 230 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 bananas) ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 tbsp spiced rum
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup mashed ripe bananas with 2 tbsp spiced rum and 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, stirring to blend.
2. Step 2: Whisk in 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 large egg, followed by 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, sift 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.
4. Step 4: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Step 5: Pour batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.