Certainly! 🍌🥥 Let’s dive into the delightful world of Coconut Cream Banana Nut Bread, a tantalizing treat that brings back the warmth and comfort of home with every bite.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/2 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/2 cup | Butter |
| 1/2 cup | Margarine |
| 2 cups | Brown sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1 | Ripe banana |
| 1/2 cup | Chopped walnuts |
| 1/2 cup | Chopped pecans |
| 4 oz | Cream cheese |
| 1/4 cup | Shredded coconut |
| 1 | Egg (for cream cheese mixture) |
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the bottoms and sides of 2 loaf pans thoroughly. Set them aside for later use.
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Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Set this dry mixture aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter on high speed for about 30 seconds until it becomes creamy and smooth.
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Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter. Continue beating until the mixture is well combined.
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Gradually add the flour mixture and mashed banana to the wet ingredients, alternating between the two. Beat on low speed after each addition until everything is thoroughly mixed.
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Stir in the chopped walnuts and pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 egg until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
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Fold in the shredded coconut into the cream cheese mixture until it is well incorporated.
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Pour 1/4 of the banana batter into each prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
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Spoon 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture over each layer of banana batter in the pans.
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Using a spatula, gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the banana batter to create a marbled effect.
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Repeat the layers with the remaining batter and cream cheese mixture, ensuring not to marble the top layer.
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Place the loaf pans in the preheated oven and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
Once cooled, slice the Coconut Cream Banana Nut Bread into 20 delightful servings. Serve it alongside a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful morning treat, or enjoy it as a sweet snack any time of the day. 🍞☕️
