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Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread That Will Brighten Your Day Recipe

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This Heavenly Lavender Banana Bread combines the classic moistness and sweetness of banana bread with delicate floral notes of lavender. Topped with a subtle lavender glaze, this loaf is perfect for brightening your day with its unique and delightful flavor.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
  • 4 medium ripe bananas, mashed

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon lavender extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 ½ tablespoons milk
  • a drop light pink or purple food coloring
  • culinary lavender flowers (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a 6-cup loaf pan with nonstick spray to ensure the bread doesn’t stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps distribute the leavening agents evenly throughout the flour.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted and cooled butter with brown sugar. Then add the lightly beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and lavender extract, mixing until smooth and homogenous.
  4. Add Bananas: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas to the wet mixture, adding natural sweetness and moisture to your batter.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the bread is golden brown on top.
  7. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes to set. Then invert it onto parchment paper or a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Make the Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lavender extract, heavy cream, milk, and a drop of light pink or purple food coloring until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
  9. Glaze and Finish: Once the bread is completely cool, drizzle or spread the lavender glaze over the top. Optionally, garnish with culinary lavender flowers for a rustic, elegant touch.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moistness.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense banana bread.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing for best results.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted with milk or powdered sugar to suit your preference.
  • The addition of culinary lavender flowers is optional and adds a decorative element.

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