Dessert

Mincemeat Banana Bread with Salted Caramel Butter Recipe

BySophie Carsel February 4, 2026February 4, 2026

Introduction

This mincemeat banana bread is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas and spiced mincemeat. Perfect for teatime or a cozy snack, it offers a warm, fragrant crumb with a deliciously spiced butter topping.

A rectangular loaf of golden-brown raisin bread is sliced, showing its soft texture with scattered dark raisins inside. On the white cutting board, one slice is spread with a thick layer of creamy light brown butter, swirled smoothly on the surface. Next to the bread is a vintage-style butter knife with butter on its blade. In the foreground, a small white bowl contains more whipped brown butter with a drizzle of honey. The background shows soft warm lights and a blurred green cup and saucer on a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

150g unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for the tin
90g caster sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
150g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp mixed spice
2 ripe bananas (200g), peeled and mashed
150g mincemeat (ensure it’s vegetarian, if needed)
100g salted butter, softened
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan)/gas mark 4. Butter a 900g loaf tin and line the base and sides with baking parchment. Set aside.
Step 2: Beat the unsalted butter and caster sugar with an electric whisk until light and fluffy. Slowly whisk in the beaten eggs, then fold in half of the flour.
Step 3: Gently fold in the remaining flour, baking powder, mixed spice, mashed bananas, and mincemeat until just combined.
Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for about 1 hour, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the bread darkens too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking.
Step 5: Allow the bread to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: To make the whipped butter, beat the salted butter, honey, and cinnamon together with an electric whisk until pale and fluffy. Serve the butter spread over warm or toasted slices of the banana bread.

Tips & Variations

Add some salted caramel sauce to the whipped butter for a sweet and salty flavor boost.
Use vegetarian mincemeat to keep the recipe suitable for vegetarians.
For extra texture, stir in chopped nuts or dried fruit along with the mincemeat.

Storage

Store the banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Keep the whipped butter chilled, covered, for up to five days. Reheat slices of the bread by toasting for best results and spread with the cinnamon honey butter while still warm.