Spiced Rum-Infused Banana Bread with Molasses Glaze
Moist banana bread enriched with warm spices and a splash of spiced rum, topped with a rich molasses glaze that adds a delightful caramel depth. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, layers ripe bananas, 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 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 ripe bananas
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup, packed brown sugar
- 2, beaten large eggs
- 1/4 cup spiced rum
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 tbsp hot water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Step 3: In a large bowl, mix 3 mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup spiced rum, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Step 6: While bread bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking 1/3 cup molasses with 2 tbsp hot water until smooth.
- Step 7: Remove banana bread from oven and immediately brush the molasses glaze over the top. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.









