Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, adding the flavors of warm spices and rich dulce de leche caramel. Here’s a recipe for this delightful treat:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and dulce de leche until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
- Remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and enjoy the Spiced Dulce de Leche Banana Bread as a delicious breakfast treat, snack, or dessert. The warm spices and rich caramel flavor will make it a favorite among banana bread lovers.