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Flavorful Brown Butter Cardamom Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Walnut Streusel Topping

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A cozy and flavorful banana bread featuring nutty brown butter, warm cardamom spice, and a crunchy walnut streusel topping. Perfect for a comforting fall treat or weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • For the walnut streusel topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until it foams and turns golden brown with amber bits. Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix chopped walnuts, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Set aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, browned butter (cooled), granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, ground cardamom, and salt.
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into loaf pan: Scrape batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan. Smooth the top and sprinkle walnut streusel evenly over batter, pressing lightly to adhere.
  7. Bake: Place in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 55-60 minutes until streusel is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. If top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  8. Cool: Let bread cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes before removing to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Let browned butter cool before mixing with eggs to prevent scrambling. Fold dry ingredients gently to keep bread tender. Press streusel lightly onto batter to help it stick and stay crumbly. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Vegan adaptations include using browned coconut oil, flax eggs, and coconut sugar.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, cardamom, walnut streusel, easy banana bread, fall baking, cozy bread, homemade banana bread

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