Description
At its heart, the Banana Bread with Espresso Butter recipe is a study in complementary flavors. The bread itself is a dense, cake-like loaf that relies on the natural sugars and moisture of overripe bananas. It is a “quick bread,” meaning it uses baking soda rather than yeast to rise, resulting in a reliable bake that does not require hours of proofing.
Ingredients
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For Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
For Espresso Butter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1–2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1–2 tsp powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. - Prepare banana bread batter
In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. - Add dry ingredients
Sprinkle baking soda and salt over the mixture, then fold in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix. - Bake
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. - Prepare espresso butter
In a small bowl, combine softened butter, espresso powder, and powdered sugar. Mix until smooth and creamy. - Serve
Spread espresso butter over warm slices of banana bread and enjoy!
Notes
Soft banana bread meets creamy, coffee-kissed butter—a match made for indulgent mornings or afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (~80 g)
- Calories: 250 kcal
Keywords: Coffee butter banana loaf, moist banana bread with mocha butter, espresso whipped butter bread, homemade banana cake with coffee spread, caffeine infused breakfast bread.