Jamaican Banana Bread Recipe
A delicious twist on the classic banana bread, this Jamaican version is rich with tropical flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of rum. Perfect for breakfast or a mid-day treat!
Ingredients
- 3 medium Ripe bananas
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Dark rum (optional)
- 1/4 cup Milk (or buttermilk)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth, leaving some small chunks if you prefer.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and dark rum if using.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the Batter into the Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake the Banana Bread: Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.