JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD

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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 15 slices

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 Tablespoons butter, softened
2 Tablespoons (1 oz) soft cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose, unbleached flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
1/2 cup milk
2 Tablespoons dark rum
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
Topping:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum
2 Tablespoons chopped pecans
2 Tablespoons flaked sweetened cocount

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. To prepare bread, beat 2 Tablespoons butter and cream cheese at medium speed of a mixer; add granulated sugar, beating well. Add egg; beat well. 3. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine banana and the next 5 ingredients. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix after each addition. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut. 4. Pour batter into an 8x4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour. Cool in pan 10 minutes, and remove from pan. Cool slightly on a wire rack. 5. To prepare topping, combine brown sugar and 2 teaspoons each butter, lime juice, and rum in a saucepan, bring to a simmer. Cook 1` minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 Tablespoons each pecans and coconut,; spoon over loaf.

Dejan Dobrodolac
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This banana bread is a staple in my house. I make it all the time and my family and friends always love it.


Sabi Irshad
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I made this banana bread for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best banana bread he's ever had.


Aunestie White
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This banana bread is a great way to use up leftover bananas. I also love that it's a healthy snack option.


imran nalir
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I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I actually really enjoyed this banana bread. It's not too sweet and has a nice moist texture.


Sajan Studio
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This banana bread is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Deepak Ramchandani
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I love the addition of rum in this recipe. It gives the banana bread a delicious boozy flavor.


Bjor Du Plessis
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This banana bread is the perfect breakfast or snack. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


SN7 Nepal
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I've tried many banana bread recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's so moist and flavorful.


Abu Hossain
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I made this banana bread for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


EDIT WITH MANNY BOY
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This recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas. I love that it's not too sweet and has a nice subtle banana flavor.


Jazlynn Melendez
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I've made this banana bread several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Nirajan Kushmi
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This Jamaican banana bread is absolutely delicious! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.