Tiramisu Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (medium)
• 0.5 cup salted butter, browned
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg (room temperature)
• 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp vanilla paste
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (The author used Nescafé Gold Blonde)
• 2 shots espresso (double shot)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (about)
• 1 tsp vanilla paste
• 8 oz mascarpone
• 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
• 0.333 cup powdered sugar (Add to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp instant espresso
• cocoa powder (For dusting the top; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Brown the butter, then set it aside to cool slightly.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk the mashed bananas with the browned butter.

3. 3

   Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, Greek yogurt, vanilla paste, and instant espresso powder. Mix until smooth.

4. 4

   Fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon just until combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan.

6. 6

   Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   While the bread bakes, pull a double shot of espresso.

9. 9

   Stir about 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla paste into the espresso until the sugar dissolves.

10. 10

    When the banana bread comes out of the oven, poke holes all over its top with a skewer or toothpick.

11. 11

    Slowly pour the espresso mixture over the loaf, allowing it to soak in.

12. 12

    Whip the mascarpone, cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and instant espresso together until thick and fluffy.

13. 13

    Once the banana bread has cooled completely, spread the frosting over the top.

14. 14

    Finish by dusting cocoa powder over the frosting.

Notes

The loaf must cool completely before frosting. The source does not specify the loaf-pan size or a measured quantity of cocoa powder; prepare the pan as desired.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baking
• banana bread
• espresso
• tiramisu-inspired
• vegetarian