Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
Introduction
Are you looking for a delicious and tempting treat? Then you should try making Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread! This delightful bread combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of dulce de leche. It’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Once you bake this bread, your kitchen will smell amazing!
Why Make This Recipe
You should make this Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread for several reasons. First, it is super easy to make, even for beginners. You simply mix the ingredients, bake, and enjoy! Second, it uses common ingredients that you probably already have at home. Lastly, the combination of flavors from the spices, bananas, and dulce de leche creates a unique taste that everyone will love.
How to Make Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
Making this delightful bread is simple and fun. Here’s what you need and how to do it.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup dulce de leche
- 3 medium ripe bananas, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for streusel)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche (optional drizzle)
- About 1 tablespoon milk (optional drizzle)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spritz a 9×5 or 8 1/2x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the bread batter and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine the granulated sugar, dulce de leche, and chopped bananas. Mix on medium-low for 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides and mix for another 30 seconds.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add half of the flour mixture gradually. Pour in the melted butter and then add the eggs. Finally, mix in the remaining flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- To make the streusel, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Add in the butter and mix with your hands until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter in the loaf pan.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Allow it to cool in the pan.
- For the optional drizzle, heat dulce de leche in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until warm, then mix in the milk. Drizzle it over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.
How to Serve Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
You can serve this banana bread warm or at room temperature. It is delicious on its own, or you can serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream. A drizzle of extra dulce de leche on top makes it extra special!
How to Store Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
To store any leftovers, keep the bread tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. It can stay fresh for up to four days at room temperature. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it. Just slice the bread, wrap the slices in plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer bag. It can last for up to three months in the freezer.
Tips to Make Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
- Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the bread soft.
- Adjust the spices to your liking; you can add more cinnamon or nutmeg if you love those flavors.
Variation
You can customize this recipe by adding nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for some crunch. Chocolate chips can also be a delicious addition to this bread!
FAQs
1. Can I use less sugar?
Yes, you can reduce the sugar if you prefer a less sweet bread.
2. What if I don’t have dulce de leche?
You can substitute with caramel sauce or try making your own dulce de leche at home.
3. Can I make this bread gluten-free?
Yes! Just use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend in place of regular flour.
Enjoy baking and savoring every slice of your Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread!
Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Cooking spray For greasing the loaf pan
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.75 cups dulce de leche For the batter
- 3 medium ripe bananas, roughly chopped Very ripe for best flavor
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour For streusel
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar For streusel
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon For streusel
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt For streusel
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter For streusel
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche Optional drizzle
- 1 tablespoon milk Optional drizzle
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spritz a 9×5 or 8 1/2x 4 1/2 inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg for the bread batter and set aside.
- In a stand mixer, combine the granulated sugar, dulce de leche, and chopped bananas. Mix on medium-low for 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides and mix for another 30 seconds.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add half of the flour mixture gradually. Pour in the melted butter and then add the eggs. Finally, mix in the remaining flour until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Streusel Preparation
- To make the streusel, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Add in the butter and mix with your hands until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel over the batter in the loaf pan.
Baking
- Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 50 minutes to 1 hour and 10 minutes. Allow it to cool in the pan.
- For the optional drizzle, heat dulce de leche in the microwave for 10-15 seconds until warm, then mix in the milk. Drizzle it over the cooled loaf before slicing and serving.
