Wise Monkey in The Kitchen: Rum-Soaked Banana Bread

It’s a known and appreciated fact that Rum’s versatility goes beyond cocktails. It makes for a fantastic ingredient in the pantry. And if you haven’t tried it out yet, you’re missing out big time.

In our series #WiseMonkeyInTheKitchen, we explore rum recipes that you can wind up to at the comfort of your home. These recipes also make for some great conversation starters at a party.

Take this as your sign to introduce some WISE ingredients in your dishes and treat that sweet-toothed Rum
lover in you..

Rum-Soaked Banana Bread    Find that banana browning away? Throw it in with someRum, flour, and spices, and you’ve got a classic banana bread with a twist. TheRum adds a rich caramel spiced touch to the bread, and it’s all you’d want tosnack on.After all when life gives you Bananas, make sure to make Rum Bread out of it.

Ingredients:

  • 2  Cups all-purpose flour  
  • 1 tsp  baking soda  
  • 1/2   tsp salt  
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2  cup unsalted butter, softened  
  • 1 cup brown sugar  
  • 2 large eggs  
  • 4   (almost brown) bananas, mashed  
  • 1/4 Cup Wise Monkey Indian Spiced rum
  • 1 tsp  Vanilla extract
  • Spices for garnish (we went with cinnamon and nutmegs)

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your loaf pans.

2.  In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and a pinch of cinnamon.

3.  In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light
and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well

4.  Stir in the mashed bananas, rum, and vanilla.

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients,
fold until just combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes (to be sure, just poke in a tooth pick and see if it comes out clean)

7.  Let  it cool down a bit for 10 minutes before transferring it.

8.  Serve  warm with whipped cream and cinnamon.

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