Jamaican Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Jamaican Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

772

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons butter, softened, 2 Tablespoons (1 oz) soft cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Banana Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jamaican Banana Bread

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