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Best Maple-Bourbon Banana Bread Recipe (Perfectly Moist)

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This incredibly moist banana bread gets a warm, sophisticated twist from bourbon and a touch of maple. It’s simple enough for a weekday breakfast yet impressive enough for a holiday brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1½ cups)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon (for glaze)
  • 1–2 teaspoons milk or cream (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth (about 1½ cups).
  3. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, bourbon, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into wet mixture. Fold gently with a rubber spatula until just combined (a few streaks of flour are okay).
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If browning too quickly, tent with foil after 40 minutes.
  7. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment and cool completely on the rack.
  8. For the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, and 1 teaspoon milk. Add more milk a few drops at a time until thick but pourable. Drizzle over cooled loaf. Let set 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don’t overmix the batter. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. The flavors deepen overnight. For a booze-free version, replace bourbon with buttermilk or milk plus ½ teaspoon maple extract.

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