Dark and Stormy Banana Bread is a delicious variation of traditional banana bread, infused with the flavors of dark rum and ginger. Here’s a brief overview of the recipe, including cooking time, preparation time, ready time, and the list of ingredients:
Cooking time: 1 hour
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Ready time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4-5 medium-sized bananas)
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, dark rum, melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix, as it can result in a dense texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the Dark and Stormy Banana Bread as a delicious treat for breakfast or snack time.
Note: You can enhance the flavor of the bread by adding additional spices like cinnamon or nutmeg if desired. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits to the batter for added texture and taste. Enjoy!
