Jamaican Banana Bread

 

Jamaican Banana Bread took the internet by storm, back in 2015. I was drawn in, by the glaze, I have to admit. It is like a nice sugary, shellac. I was looking through my file, and I found this recipe, on a coupon site, that no longer exists. All I know, is Kate submitted the recipe. Is this Kate's recipe? I have no idea. It's a mystery. If you know the origin, other than Jamaica; please comment. 

The Jamaican flavors include, rum, lime, coconut, and banana. The first bite, of lime and coconut hit, then you are met with an intense banana flavor. It is a taste, of the tropics, you will enjoy. 

JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD

 

BREAD:

2 Cups flour

3/4 Teaspoon baking soda

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1 1/2 Cups ripe banana, mashed

1/4 Cup plain, non fat, Greek yogurt

3 Tablespoons rum 

1/2 Teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 Cup sweetened, flaked, coconut

1/4 Cup butter, softened

1 Cup sugar

2 large eggs

 

GLAZE:

1 Tablespoon sweetened, flaked, coconut (toasted optional)

1/2 Cup powdered sugar

1 1/2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

TO PREPARE BREAD:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease, and line bottom of (9 X 5 X 3") loaf pan, with parchment. Set aside. In a medium sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a medium sized bowl, combine banana, yogurt, rum, vanilla extract, and coconut. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar, until incorporated. Beat in eggs, until light and fluffy. Stir in half the flour mixture. Stir in all the banana mixture. Stir in remaining flour, until just blended. Stir the batter, with a rubber spatula, making sure the batter is well mixed. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake at 350° for approximately 1:30, hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, top is golden brown, cake springs up, when lightly touched, with your finger, and edges start to pull from sides of pan. 

 

TO PREPARE GLAZE:

Mix glaze, in a small bowl, and spread over piping hot bread. Let sit 5 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool on a rack. 

 

Makes 1 (9 X 5 X 3") Loaf  - or -  3 Mini Loaves

9 (1 inch) slices (see nutrition information)