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Valentine’s Day Banana Bread

Sweet Valentine's Day Banana Bread Hearts for Your Loved Ones

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Valentine’s Day Banana Bread, a charming treat perfect for sharing love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 hearts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 cups butter softened; or vegetable oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cups white sugar or brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 medium mashed overripe bananas very ripe (spotty/brown) for best flavor
  • 2 medium eggs preferably room temperature
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts optional; substitute with pecans or omit
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar must be included for smooth frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk non-dairy milk works well
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract can be a twist

Equipment

  • mini heart-shaped cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini heart-shaped cake pan.
  2. Sift together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  3. Cream together ½ cup of softened butter and 1 cup of white sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Mix in 2 mashed overripe bananas and 2 beaten eggs until fully incorporated. If using, fold in ½ cup of chopped walnuts.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, gently fold until just combined.
  6. Carefully fill the mini cake pan about ¾ full with batter.
  7. Bake for approximately 15 minutes, check with a toothpick for doneness.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to parchment paper.
  9. Prepare the frosting by mixing ½ cup of softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Once cooled, frost the banana bread hearts and add colorful sprinkles for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1heartCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for optimal flavor and ensure to follow the mixing instructions carefully to avoid a dense texture.

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