Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day Recipe
This Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread combines the classic moistness of ripe bananas with delicate floral notes of lavender extract, topped with a sweet, subtly colored lavender glaze. Perfectly moist and flavorful, it’s a delightful twist on traditional banana bread that will brighten your day with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
- 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
- a drop light pink or purple food coloring
- culinary lavender flowers (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and bakes evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This mixture forms the base that provides structure and helps the bread rise beautifully.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted and cooled unsalted butter with brown sugar until combined. Then add the lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and lavender extract, mixing well to infuse delicate floral notes.
- Add Bananas: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas, which add natural sweetness and moisture, making the bread tender and flavorful.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Fold the dry flour mixture gently into the wet ingredients until just combined, careful not to overmix to keep the bread light and tender.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes to set, then invert onto parchment paper to cool completely before glazing.
- Prepare the Lavender Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lavender extract, heavy cream, milk, and a drop of light pink or purple food coloring until smooth. Adjust the consistency with milk or powdered sugar as needed for a pourable glaze.
- Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled banana bread and optionally sprinkle with culinary lavender flowers for a rustic and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Make sure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense bread.
- The lavender extract is potent; use measured amounts to avoid overpowering the banana flavor.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil and heavy cream with a plant-based cream.
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