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5 Ingredient Birthday Cake Banana bread

AUTHOR: Samantha Russo
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings12 slices

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 9x4-inch loaf pan

Ingredients

  • 3 large and overripe bananas
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional, but recommended
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups self rising flour (I used gluten-free self-rising flour) or 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour PLUS 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

For the optional glaze:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit and line a 9×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, then lightly coat the inside of the pan with oil.
  • Place the bananas in a large bowl and mash well with a fork, until mostly smooth.
    birthday cake banana bread step 1
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract (if using) to the bowl the and whisk to combine. Then, add the brown sugar, flour, and sprinkles then mix again until fully combined and no pockets of flour remain.
    birthday cake banana bread step 2
  • Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted down the center of the bread comes out clean.
  • Remove the birthday cake banana bread from the oven and let it cool while you make the glaze.
  • Add the powdered sugar and milk to a small bowl, then whisk together until smooth. Pour glaze over the cooled banana bread.
    birthday cake banana bread step 3

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice

Keywords

5 ingredient, banana bread, birthday cake, easy dessert, gluten-free recipe
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