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Spiced Pumpkin Banana Bread

This pumpkin banana bread features a moist, tender crumb with a swirl of caramelized sugar on top. It combines pumpkin puree and ripe bananas, infused with warm spices and honey, resulting in a flavorful, slightly dense loaf with a golden crust and fragrant aroma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan, then set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, vegetable oil, and eggs until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Stir the mashed bananas and pumpkin puree into the wet mixture until fully incorporated, creating a smooth batter.
  5. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients gently, just until no dry flour remains. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the surface for a caramelized topping.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice the bread once cooled, revealing a moist crumb with a swirl of caramelized sugar on top.
  10. Enjoy slices of this flavorful bread with a pat of butter or a spread of cream cheese for added richness.

Notes

Can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or wrapped and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat gently before serving if desired.