Cold Brew Banana Bread With Cortado Glaze Recipe

Name: Cold Brew Banana Bread With Cortado Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cold Brew Banana Bread; 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened; 3 cups White Sugar; 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract; 3/4 cup Strong Cold Brew Coffee; 4 Large Eggs; 3.5 cups All Purpose Flour; 3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/2 cup Buttermilk; 2 cups Very Ripe Bananas, Mashed; 1.5 cups Chopped Nuts or Chocolate Chips (Optional); Cortado Glaze; 2 cups Powdered Sugar; 2 shots Espresso; 1/4 cup Half & Half or Heavy Cream; 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; Sprinkle Salt to Taste

Servings: persons

Cold Brew Banana Bread
1.5 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened
3 cups White Sugar
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
3/4 cup Strong Cold Brew Coffee
4 Large Eggs
3.5 cups All Purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/2 cup Buttermilk
2 cups Very Ripe Bananas, Mashed
1.5 cups Chopped Nuts or Chocolate Chips (Optional)
Cortado Glaze
2 cups Powdered Sugar
2 shots Espresso
1/4 cup Half & Half or Heavy Cream
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Sprinkle Salt to Taste

1
Pre-Heat your oven to 350F (180C).
2
Begin creaming your butter and sugar in a stand mixer
3
Combine flour, salt and soda in a separate bowl.
4
Add the vanilla and cold brew coffee to the butter mixture and continue mixing until light and fluffy.
5
Add the eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, making sure that the batter is mixed between additions.
6
Begin adding the flour to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
7
When the flour and buttermilk are completely added, scrape down the bowl and mix until combined.
8
Add the mashed or pureed bananas to the batter and mix until combined.
9
Fold in the chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional).
10
Spray the loaf pans or giant muffin tins with nonstick spray and fill with the banana bread batter.
11
Bake the banana bread for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
12
While the banana bread is baking, make the glaze.
13
Combine all of the glaze ingredients in a bowl and whisk briskly until combined.
14
Pour the glaze on top of the banana bread while it is still warm. Enjoy!

2666

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

359

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cold Brew Banana Bread, 1.5 cups Unsalted Butter, Softened, 3 cups White Sugar, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract, and more.

Yes, Cold Brew Banana Bread With Cortado Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cold Brew Banana Bread With Cortado Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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