Imagine the scent that wafts through your kitchen as this bread bakes – the warm, comforting aroma of spices intermingling with the sweet scent of ripe bananas and pumpkin. As you slice into the loaf, you’ll be greeted by a mosaic of colors, a testament to the careful layering and swirling of the two batters.
Each bite is a journey through the changing seasons, with the earthy richness of pumpkin giving way to the familiar, sweet embrace of banana. The texture is both tender and moist, a perfect canvas for the medley of flavors that dance on your taste buds.
Whether enjoyed as a morning treat with a steaming cup of coffee, a hearty snack in the afternoon, or a cozy dessert by the fireside, our Pumpkin Banana Bread captures the essence of fall in every bite. It’s a reminder that the simple act of baking can bring the warmth and comfort of the season to your home.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat the oven, and prepare to create a masterpiece that not only celebrates the changing leaves and the crispness in the air but also the joy of sharing homemade love with family and friends. With Pumpkin Banana Bread, every slice is a taste of autumn’s finest moments.
Here are some of the things I used to make this recipe:
Marbled Pumpkin Banana Bread
Ingredients
- 250 g flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 115 g butter room temperature
- 150 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 80 g plain Greek yogurt full fat
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g banana mashed
- 170 g pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175℃ (350℉). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Mix in the yogurt and the vanilla extract.
- Divide this batter into two bowls. In one bowl mix in the pumpkin, and in the other bowl mix in the banana.
- To each of these bowls add in half of the dry ingredients. Fold in the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fill the loaf pan alternating between the two batters. Use a knife to swirl the two batters together.
- Bake for 30 minutes uncovered, and then another 30 minutes covered. Let cool completely.