Jamaican Banana Bread
Indulge in the exotic flavors of Jamaica with our tantalizing Jamaican Banana Bread recipe. Bursting with the richness of ripe bananas, a hint of Bacardi black rum, and a zesty lime glaze, this tropical treat is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this mouthwatering delicacy that will transport your taste buds to the Caribbean.
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Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | Melted butter |
| 2 large | Eggs (at room temperature) |
| ¾ tsp | Baking soda |
| ½ tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Sugar |
| 1 ½ cups | Mashed bananas (about three large bananas) |
| ½ tsp | Vanilla extract |
| ¼ cup | Plain yogurt |
| 1 cup | Toasted coconut |
| 3 tbsp | Bacardi black rum |
Glaze:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¾ cup | Confectioner sugar |
| 4 tbsp | Lime zest |
| 1 ½ tbsp | Bacardi Black rum (divided) |
| ½ cup | Toasted coconut |
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F:
- Prepare a loaf pan by spraying it with non-stick spray.
- Whisk together dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine baking soda, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
- Prepare the wet ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in mashed bananas, yogurt, rum, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the banana mix, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Fold in toasted coconut:
- Gently fold in ½ cup of coconut without overmixing.
- Bake the banana bread:
- Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 60 minutes.
- Test the loaf with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it is done.
- Prepare the glaze:
- In a bowl, mix together confectioners sugar, lime zest, and rum.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top of the loaf.
- Sprinkle lime zest and the remaining coconut.
- Cool and Enjoy!:
- Once baked fully, flip out on a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely.
- Indulge in the tropical flavors of Jamaican Banana Bread!
