Description
Jamie Oliver’s banana and coconut bread delivers a tropical twist on classic comfort. Moist banana crumb meets sweet coconut notes, creating a delightful slice perfect for morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 overripe bananas (1.5 cups mashed)
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup granulated white sugar
- ½ cup shredded coconut (plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and position the rack in the center of the oven.
- Thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch (23×13-centimeter) loaf pan with butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut until uniformly combined.
- Using a stand mixer or electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar at medium speed until the mixture becomes light, airy, and significantly increased in volume, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a smooth, consistent batter.
- Add the vanilla extract and mashed bananas, beating until the mixture is completely homogeneous and no banana chunks remain visible.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using gentle strokes to combine. Stop mixing as soon as the flour disappears to avoid overworking the batter.
- Transfer the slightly textured batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle additional shredded coconut across the top of the batter for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes to help it set, then carefully invert onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Grease the pan thoroughly to prevent any stubborn sticking and ensure a perfect cake release.
- Batter Basics: Fold dry ingredients gently to maintain a light, tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Tropical Topping Trick: Sprinkle an extra handful of toasted coconut for a crunchy, golden-brown finishing touch that adds visual and flavor excitement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 235 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg