Jamaican Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Jamaican Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2 tablespoons tub light cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup mashed ripe banana; 1/2 cup fat-free milk; 2 tablespoons dark rum or 1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons butter; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons dark rum or 1/8 teaspoon imitation rum extract; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted; 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons tub light cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe banana
1/2 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons dark rum or 1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons dark rum or 1/8 teaspoon imitation rum extract
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0. Coat an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
2
Place 2 tablespoons softened butter and cheese in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add 1 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg; beat well.
3
Weigh or lightly spoon 9 ounces flour (about 2 cups) into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; stir with a whisk. Combine banana and next 5 ingredients (through vanilla); stir well. Add flour mixture and banana mixture alternately to butter mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut.
4
Pour batter into prepared pan; bake at 375u00b0 for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan. Let cool slightly on a wire rack.
5
Combine brown sugar and 2 teaspoons each butter, lime juice, and rum in a saucepan; bring to a simmer. Cook 1 minute; stir constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons each pecans and coconut; spoon over loaf.
6
This recipe was updated for the November, 2012 25th anniversary issue.

786

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

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: Cooking spray, 2 tablespoons butter, softened, 2 tablespoons tub light cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, 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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