Description
Cardamom Banana Bread with Brown Butter is a warm, inviting treat that seamlessly blends the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and rich brown butter with the exotic spice of cardamom. This easy-to-make banana bread delivers a delightful aroma and moist texture, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether enjoyed plain or enhanced with nuts or chocolate chips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until bubbling and golden brown, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cardamom, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice when slightly warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg