Description
Caramel Macchiato Banana Bread brings a coffee shop favorite straight into your kitchen, blending rich espresso notes with sweet banana comfort. Creamy, swirled caramel and a hint of vanilla make this quick bread a delightful treat perfect for your morning breakfast or afternoon coffee break.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ½ cup brewed caramel macchiato coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
Dry Ingredients:
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather a 9×5-inch loaf pan and coat the interior thoroughly with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Preheat your oven exactly to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even baking.
- Take 3 ripe bananas and mash them completely in a large mixing bowl using a fork until no significant chunks remain.
- Incorporate ½ cup white sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, and ½ cup melted butter into the mashed bananas, stirring until smooth.
- Crack 2 eggs into the banana mixture and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then whisk until ingredients are fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing.
- Pour ½ cup brewed caramel macchiato coffee into the batter, mixing until the liquid is just incorporated.
- Drizzle ¼ cup caramel sauce into the batter, using a spatula to create gentle swirls throughout.
- Transfer the batter carefully into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no wet batter.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Check banana ripeness by ensuring they’re soft and have brown spots, which intensifies natural sweetness.
- Gently fold ingredients to maintain a tender bread texture and prevent overmixing.
- Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top after baking for a glossy, decadent finish.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 238 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg