Vanilla Rum-Soaked Banana Bread

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Moist banana bread with a subtle vanilla and aged rum infusion that adds depth and warmth to every bite. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, layers ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 65 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In another bowl, mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup aged gold rum, and 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas until smooth and well blended.
  4. Step 4: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts if using.
  5. Step 5: Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden brown.
  6. Step 6: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

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