Rum + Raisin Banana Bread

A celebration of Caribbean flavours, this moist and sticky banana bread is infused with sweet raisins and lightly spiced rum. Just try not to devour it in one go!

Ingredients

-1 slices+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C fan / 400°F and line a loaf tin with baking paper (see notes).

   
2. 2

   Add the raisins to a small bowl and cover with the rum. Leave to soak while you complete the next few steps.

   
3. 3

   Add 2 of the bananas to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork. Then add the milk, lemon juice and coconut oil, and stir to combine.

   
4. 4

   In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon. Pour in the liquid mixture, along with the raisins and the rum, and stir gently to combine.

   
5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a loaf tin. Slice the remaining banana lengthways, then place it on top and bake in the oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   
6. 6

   Remove the bread from the oven and leave it to rest for a few minutes in the tin, then carefully lift it out using the baking paper. 

   
7. 7

   While the bread is still hot, we like to brush it all over with the maple syrup. Then leave it to rest for another 10 minutes before slicing to serve.