Caribbean banana bread is a beloved dessert staple, celebrated for its distinctive flavors and moist, fluffy texture. Originating from the rich culinary traditions of the Caribbean, this delectable treat has captivated taste buds around the world. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook seeking a delightful culinary adventure, embarking on a journey to find the best Caribbean banana bread recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and transport you to a tropical paradise.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
CARIBBEAN BANANA LIME BREAD
I have no idea where I got this recipe, but it has been in my files for awhile now and it looks YUMMY! I plan to try it soon.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Grease a loaf pan.
- Cream together butter and sugar. Stir in eggs, banana, yogurt and lime juice. Add salt, ginger and coconut. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, sift together dry ingredients. Add to the wet mixture and mix until smooth. Pour into loaf pan.
- Bake 1 hour or until done. Cool for 10 minute.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze. Combine the brown sugar, butter, rum and lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until it becomes a thin syrup.
- Pour over the cooled loaf and sprinkle with toasted coconut.
CARIBBEAN BANANA BREAD
Found this on-line at recipeisland.com/caribbean recipes and am posting it for ZWT. It sounds delicious and more like a dessert. I am not a fan of coconut, so would leave that out!!
Provided by diner524
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat an.
- 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray and.
- set aside. Beat 2 tablespoons of margarine.
- and cheese at medium speed of a mixer, add.
- 1 cup sugar, beating well, add egg and beat well.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda with salt in a separate bowl, stir well. In a separate bowl, combine the banana, milk, vanilla and 2 tbls rum.
- Next add flour mixture to creamed mixture.
- alternating with the banana mixture, mix.
- after each addition. Next stir in 1/4 cup.
- pecans and 1/4 cup of coconut.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; bake at 375.
- degrees F. for 60 minutes. Let cool in pan.
- for 10 minutes, remove from the pan Let it.
- cool slightly on a wire rack.
- Combine brown sugar along with 2 teaspoons.
- each margarine with the lime juice and rum.
- right into the sauce pan and bring it to a.
- simmer.
- Cook for 1 minute, stir constantly. Remove.
- from heat and stir in 2 tablespoon of each.
- pecans and the coconut spoon over the loaf.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas add a naturally sweet and moist texture to the bread.
- Mash the bananas until smooth: This will ensure an even distribution of banana flavor and prevent large chunks of banana from being in the bread.
- Use a combination of spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are common spices used in Caribbean banana bread. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite flavor profile.
- Add nuts or raisins: Chopped nuts or raisins add a nice texture and flavor to the bread. Walnuts, pecans, and raisins are popular choices.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Caribbean banana bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and warm spices, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you have some ripe bananas, give this recipe a try!
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