Banana Bread Foster
Indulge in the ultimate fusion dessert with this Banana Bread Foster—where classic banana bread gets a luxurious upgrade with a rich, rum-infused bananas foster topping. This moist banana bread, infused with hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and dark rum, pairs perfectly with the caramelized topping of butter, brown sugar, and sliced bananas. For a show-stopping finish, flambé the topping for a touch of drama and serve warm alongside a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Perfect for a special brunch or a decadent dessert, this recipe combines comfort and elegance in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Light brown sugar, packed
- 2 units Large eggs
- 3 units Ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Dark rum
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for topping)
- 0.25 cup Dark brown sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum (for topping)
- 2 units Bananas, sliced lengthwise (for topping)
- 1 pint Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and eggs. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in the mashed bananas, vanilla extract, and dark rum until well incorporated.
Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the banana bread bakes, prepare the foster topping. In a large skillet, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
Add the dark brown sugar and stir until it dissolves into the butter and forms a caramel-like consistency, about 2-3 minutes.
Carefully add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until they start to caramelize. Pour in the dark rum and ignite with a long lighter (optional) to create flames. Allow the alcohol to cook off for about 30 seconds, then remove from heat.
Once the banana bread has cooled for at least 15 minutes, slice and top each serving with the caramelized bananas foster mixture.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 113 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 352 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.8 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.7 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 458 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
