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Pumpkin Banana Bread with Maple Glaze

A close-up of moist pumpkin banana bread with a drizzle of maple glaze, sliced on a wooden board.
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A moist and flavorful quick bread combining pumpkin and banana, topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for fall baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • â…› teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the mashed banana and pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in the chopped nuts, if using.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the bread cools, prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired drizzling consistency.
  12. Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle the maple glaze over the top.

Notes

  • For a richer maple flavor, you can substitute some of the milk in the glaze with strong brewed coffee.
  • Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap tightly after it has cooled completely.

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