Chai Spiced Banana Bread

Shawn Gavin August 11, 2024

Discover a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe with our Chia Spiced Banana Bread video tutorial! This aromatic loaf is infused with the rich flavors of cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, star anise, and green cardamom, creating a symphony of spices that will elevate your baking. Perfectly moist and subtly sweet, this banana bread is a must-try for spice enthusiasts and banana bread lovers alike. Watch the video to learn how to transform simple ingredients into delicious decadence. Embrace the warm, inviting aroma of this spiced banana bread as it fills your kitchen and tantalizes your taste buds. Recipe and video below and do not forget shop Slofoodgroup online spice shop for premium quality vanilla beans and spices for cooking and baking. 

 

 Chai Spiced Banana Bread 

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8-10
 

Ingredients

For chai spice mix

4 cardamom pods
4 cloves
2-star anise
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger powder
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
 

For banana bread

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon chai spice mix
½ unsalted butter, at room temperature
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated white sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups)
 

For the cinnamon cream cheese frosting

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½  cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons milk (optional)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
 

Directions to make your chai spiced banana bread

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan and set it aside.
2. In a small jar, grind the cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise. Combine the ground spices with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to create the chai spice mix. Set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, chai spice mix, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
4. In another mixing bowl, add the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, and beat well. Scrape the bottom and sides frequently and mix until pale and light.
6. Add the mashed banana and mix until well combined.
7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, combining until everything is well incorporated.
8. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Once done, cool the bread on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing until the frosting is smooth. (Add a tablespoon of milk if you want to thin down the frosting.)
11. Spread the cinnamon frosting evenly over the loaf bread. Slice and enjoy.

 

 

 

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