Jul 14 2026
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Black Sesame Seed Banana Bread Recipe

Inspired by La Vie
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Raspberry banana foster sauce

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Ingredients

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Banana Bread

Raspberry Banana Foster Sauce

Method

Banana Bread Preparation

  1. 1

    Mash the Bananas

    In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, black sesame seeds, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Bake the Bread

    Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Cool

    Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Raspberry Banana Foster Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Cook Raspberries

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh raspberries and brown sugar. Cook until the raspberries break down, about 5 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add Butter and Liqueur

    Stir in butter and banana liqueur, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  3. 9

    Finish with Spices

    Add cinnamon and vanilla extract. Stir to combine and remove from heat.

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