Pumpkin Banana Bread
This delightful Pumpkin Banana Bread combines the flavors of pumpkin and ripe bananas into a moist, tender loaf perfect for fall.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup 100% pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons salted butter for glaze
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 1½ cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze
- a pinch salt for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, melt the butter and maple syrup together, then whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Once the bread has cooled, pour the maple glaze over the top before serving.
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Notes
Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Banana Bread with a cup of coffee or tea!