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Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread

Moist Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread That'll Steal Your Heart

This Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread is a decadent blend of flavors, perfectly moist and easy to make, a must-try for banana bread lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda helps the bread rise
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder supports leavening
  • ¾ cup White Sugar adds sweetness
  • ¾ cup Dark Brown Sugar adds richness
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature for best results
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil keeps the bread moist
  • ⅓ cup Whole Milk can be replaced with plant-based milk
  • ¼ cup Bourbon adds complexity
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Extract substitution with syrup possible
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 5-6 pieces Mashed Overripe Bananas for maximum flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Toffee can substitute with dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf Pans
  • Oven
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • sifter
  • potato masher

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sugars, eggs, oil, milk, bourbon, maple extract, and vanilla extract.
  4. Mash the bananas and fold them into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped toffee.
  7. Grease two loaf pans with cooking spray and pour the batter into them.
  8. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store the banana bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze for longer storage.

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