Bourbon Banana Bread
This easy Bourbon Banana Bread recipe is soft, moist, and packed with banana flavor with a splash of bourbon for extra flavor.
Servings: 8
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a large loaf pan or 3 mini loaf pans.
- Cream butter and sugar. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add dry ingredients. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until just combined.
- Finish batter. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, and bourbon. Mix until just combined.
- Fill pan. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or divide evenly between 3 mini loaf pans.
- Bake. Bake for about 35 minutes for mini loaves or 55–60 minutes for one large loaf. The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool. Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Bananas: Use very ripe or overripe bananas for the best sweetness and banana flavor.
- Bourbon: Whiskey or rum can be substituted using the same amount.
- Add-ins: Fold in chopped walnuts, pecans, chocolate chips, raisins, or cinnamon chips if desired.
- Pan Sizes: Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes for muffins, 35 minutes for mini loaves, or 55-60 minutes for one large loaf.
- Doneness: Baking times can vary by pan and oven, so use the toothpick test to check the center.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
