Delicious Coffee Banana Bread With Espresso Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons brewed espresso, cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the granulated sugar and melted butter, mixing until well combined.
4. Add Eggs and Coffee: Beat in the eggs, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture until everything is well blended.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon.
6. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes.
7. Cool: Once baked, remove the banana bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
8. Prepare Espresso Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, brewed espresso, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
9. Frost the Bread: Once the banana bread is completely cooled, spread the espresso frosting generously over the top.