Description
A rich, ultra-moist banana bread infused with homemade butterscotch syrup and a hint of shredded coconut.
Ingredients
3 eggs
2 cups white granulated sugar
1 â…“ cups vegetable oil
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
â…“ cup buttermilk or sour cream
1 Tablespoon vanilla essence
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
½ cup brown sugar
5 Tablespoons butter
4 Tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk eggs and white sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Whisk in the vegetable oil, followed by the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla essence.
Step 4: Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
Step 5: Fold in the coconut and walnuts, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Step 6: Bake for 60-70 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
Step 7: Make the syrup by simmering brown sugar, butter, and cream in a saucepan for 3 minutes.
Step 8: Poke holes in the warm loaf and pour the syrup over it. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use the darkest bananas possible for the best flavor. Tenting the loaf with foil at the 40-minute mark prevents over-browning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
