Citrus Cardamom Banana Bread (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist banana loaf brightened with fresh citrus and fragrant cardamom spices.
# Ingredients List:
→ Wet Ingredients
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76 grams unsalted butter, melted
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3 very ripe bananas
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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30 milliliters freshly squeezed orange juice
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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150 grams granulated sugar
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190 grams all-purpose flour
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x13 cm loaf pan with butter or a nonstick spray.
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In a large bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly using a fork until smooth.
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Stir the melted butter, orange zest, and freshly squeezed orange juice into the mashed bananas.
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Add the ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, baking soda, kosher salt, and granulated sugar to the wet mixture and stir to incorporate evenly.
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Incorporate the beaten egg and vanilla extract, stirring gently to combine without overmixing.
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Fold in the all-purpose flour just until the batter is homogenous, taking care not to overmix to maintain tender texture.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a wooden skewer into the center; it should come out clean.
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Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.
# Helpful Hints:
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Use very ripe bananas for optimal moisture and flavor.
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Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense or tough crumb.