Royal Grand Marnier Banana Bread

I call it Royal, because it literally TOPS every banana bread my friends and family have ever had. It’s a very popular request in my household. And one of my secret ingredients is Grand Marnier !

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a bread loaf pan (9.25 long x 5.25 wide x 2.75 deep). or a glass 8x8 Lightly roast walnuts on a skillet, with a little Grand Marnier & Butter, continuously stirring so they won’t burn. Coarsely chop and cool to room temperature.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream together 8 Tbsp softened butter, brown sugars, white granulated sugar, Grand Marnier, vanilla extract and 1 Tbs Milk (This is the batter)

Step 3

Mash bananas with a fork until the consistency of chunky applesauce and add them to the batter along with 2 eggs, mixing until blended.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together: 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda 1 tsp Allspice and 1/2 tsp of salt then add to batter.

Step 5

Mix in chopped walnuts and soaked raisins. Pour into prepared loaf pan.

Step 6

Mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp Allspice, 1/2 tsp Cinnamon & 2 tsp of Grand Marnier. Once mixed well, sprinkle on top of batter in pan.

Step 7

Bake at 350˚F for 55-60 min or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let banana bread rest for 10 min before transferring to a wire rack to cool. or in a glass 8x8 - cook for 35-40 min

Step 8

Things i've learned, from things i've tried. Do NOT freeze bananas unless they still have the peeling ON. Also, do NOT used crushed pineapple. It will turn out way too wet!