Gingerbread Banana Loaf

Celebrate the holiday season with this irresistible Gingerbread Banana Loaf Cake, topped with creamy Brandy Butter Frosting! 🍌✨ This festive dessert combines the warming spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of bananas and Natvia Sweetener Canister 350g, making it a healthier yet indulgent treat.

Perfect for Christmas gatherings or as a cozy winter snack, this moist and spiced cake is easy to bake and full of holiday flavors. With a rich, buttery frosting infused with brandy, it’s a show-stopper that will delight your guests.

Make your holiday baking extra special with this delicious, lower-sugar recipe—ideal for spreading festive cheer! 🎄🍰✨

Ingredients:

• 200g flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ginger, ground
• ½ teaspoon mixed spice
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 ripe bananas
• 150g Natvia Sweetener Canister 350g
• 1 large egg
• 60 grams oil (avocado, canola or melted coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

For the frosting :

• 60g butter
• 25ml Brandy
• 2 tsbpNatvia Sweetener Canister 350g
• Vanilla paste (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 180C degrees.


2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, mixed spice, nutmeg , cinnamon and salt.


3. Put the bananas and Natvia Sweetener Canister 350g in another large bowl. Mash with a fork . Add the egg, mixing well to incorporate. Stir in the oil and vanilla, mixing well.


4. Stir in the flour mixture, a third at a time, until thoroughly combined.


5. Set batter aside to rest for 30 minutes.


6. Prepare the loaf pan Pour the butter in.


7. Bake for about an hour or until a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean. (25-30min)


8. Meanwhile beat the butter, sweetener and vanilla together until pale, then whisk in the brandy, one tbsp at a time, until you are pleased with the taste.

9. Remove the cake from the oven , let it cool.

10. Spread the butter cream over the banana cake , sprinkle with crushed gingerbread cookies ( optional )

PREP TIME: 30 MINUTES

BAKE TIME: 1 HOUR

COOL TIME: 10 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 40 MINUTES