Description
This Jamaican Banana Bread is more than just your average loaf. It’s packed with ripe bananas, a hint of warm island spices, and a splash of dark rum that gives it that unmistakable tropical flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dark rum (optional, but recommended!)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional for extra tropical flair)
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and dark rum. Stir until well combined.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, allspice, and nutmeg.
Step 4: Bring It All Together
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined. Don’t overmix!
- Fold in the nuts and coconut, if using.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Slice & Serve
- Slice and enjoy warm with a pat of butter, or let it cool for a firmer texture. It’s delicious any way you serve it!