Dark and Stormy Banana Bread

An optional lime glaze makes this quick bread recipe sparkle.

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My grandmother was the one who madebanana breadin my family.

She would make a traditional brown sugar banana bread with some cinnamon.

Dark and Stormy Banana Bread on a Platter With Part of the Loaf Cut Into Slices, and in the Surroundings, More Slices of the Loaf on a Plate With a Fork, a Bowl of Candied Ginger, Bowl of Lime Slices, and a Pink Table Napkin, All on a Decorative Table Cloth

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I think that was the only spice.

Since becoming a professional baker I feel like I have license to play around.

I add everything from brown butter to bourbon to chocolate chips.

Loaf of Dark and Stormy Banana Bread With Some of It Cut Into Slices

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A rotten banana is a good base for really anything sweet.

It makes a delicious banana bread thats creative but also not too far from being classic.

it’s possible for you to simply leave it out.

Pitcher of Lime Glaze Poured Onto a Loaf of Dark and Stormy Banana Bread on a Parchment Lined Cooling Rack, and on the Counter Next to It, a Halved Lime

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How to Serve

This isnt necessarily a fancy occasion bread.

I would make this on a Friday morning or Friday night and enjoy it all weekend.

It makes a great second breakfast!

Parchment Paper Lined Loaf Pan for Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Recipe

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Lightly grease a 9x5-inch pan.

Parchment isnt entirely necessary, but will make removing the bread from the pan easier.

In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and melted butter until the sugar begins to dissolve.

Dry Ingredients for Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Recipe Whisked Together in a Bowl

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Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, until the mixture is like brown sugar velvet.

Whisk in the rum, vanilla extract, and fresh ginger.

Stir in the mashed bananas.

Wet Ingredients Whisked Together in a Bowl for Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Recipe

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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

Use a rubber spatula to combine into a thick but pourable batter.

Stir in the candied ginger, if using.

Mashed Bananas Whisked Into Bowl of Wet Ingredients

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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and lime zest.

Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Batter After Wet and Dry Ingredients Mixed Together

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If desired, add more lime juice for a thinner glaze.

Drizzle over the warm or room temperature bread.

While the glaze is still wet, sprinkle the top with chopped candied ginger (if using).

Measuring Cup of Candied Ginger Poured Into Bowl of Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Batter

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Serve warm or at room temperature.

The bread will keep, tightly wrapped, for 3 days at room temperature.

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Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Batter Added to Parchment Paper Lined Loaf Pan

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Baked Dark and Stormy Banana Bread in the Loaf Pan on a Cooling Rack

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Bowl of Lime Glazed Whisked Together

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Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Topped With Glaze and Candied Ginger on a Parchment Paper Lined Cooling Rack

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Platter of Dark and Stormy Banana Bread Topped With Glaze and Candied Ginger Pieces, and in the Surroundings, a Bowl of Quartered Lime Slices, Bowl of Candied Ginger, a Pitcher, and a Stack of Pink Plates, All on a Fun Decorative Table Cloth