JAMAICAN BANANA BREAD

 

You will love this bread. Especially for a special occasion.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana

1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt

3 tablespoons dark rum OR apple cider

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut

Cooking spray

1 tablespoon flaked sweetened coconut

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice

 

Instructions

Turn on the oven to 350 degrees.

Fill dry measuring cups halfway with flour; level with a knife. Stir together the flour, baking soda, and salt using a whisk. In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar and butter; beat on medium speed until thoroughly combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in the banana, yogurt, rum, and vanilla extract. Mix in the flour mixture on low speed until barely wet. Add 1/2 cup coconut and mix well. 1 tablespoon coconut is sprinkled over the batter in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan greased with cooking spray. Bake for 1 hour at 350°F, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

 

 Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Combine powdered sugar and juice, stirring with a whisk; drizzle over warm bread. Cool completely on wire rack.