TROPICAL KAHLUA NUT BREAD

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This is a great twist on a classic banana bread. The coconut and pineapple deliver the tropical flavors as promised in the recipe's name - a perfect combo with the banana. We love the texture the coconut and walnuts add to the super delicate bread. The Kahlua is very subtle but is in the undertones. The glaze and cherries is a...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 c butter flavor shortening (Crisco)
1 c granulated sugar
1/2 c dark brown sugar; packed
2 large eggs
1 large ripe banana; mashed
8 oz can crushed pineapple with juice
1/3 c Kahlua and Cream or 1/4 c heavy cream and 3 Tbsp Kahlua
2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp coconut extract
1 c sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 c chopped walnuts
GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp orange juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375^. Grease well bottoms and corners (not sides) of 2 loaf pans (5x8-inches). Set aside.
  • 2. Using an electric mixer, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • 3. Add pineapple and juice, and mashed banana, mix well.
  • 4. Next, add the Kahlua and cream; mix well to combine.
  • 5. Add 1 cup of the flour and mix to blend. In the second cup of flour add the baking powder and baking soda, stir to blend slightly. Add to batter; mix to blend well.
  • 6. Mix in the vanilla and coconut extracts; blend.
  • 7. Remove bowl from mixer and fold in the coconut and the nuts until combined.
  • 8. Pour evenly into the prepared pans.
  • 9. Bake in 375^ oven for 25 minutes. Turn pans around.
  • 10. Then turn oven to 350^ and bake for 20 more minutes or until tested done with a wooden toothpick. Let cool in pan for 5 minutes.
  • 11. Then remove by running a table knife around edges and turn oven in your oven mitt hand and tap bottom of loaf out and place on wire rack to cool.
  • 12. If desired, make a drizzle of orange juice and powdered sugar for the top and decorate with maraschino cherry halves.

Kenji Trupa
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Overall, I really enjoyed this bread. It's a great dessert for a summer party or potluck.


Venom Python
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I'm not a huge fan of Kahlua, but I still enjoyed this bread. The tropical flavors are really nice, and the bread is very moist.


Sajib Hossen
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Nibir Nizu
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This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the Kahlua glaze on top.


Koyal Chy
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I love the combination of flavors in this bread. The pineapple and coconut are a perfect match for the Kahlua.


Ayomide Michael
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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and unique.


stunning videos
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I've made this bread several times, and it's always perfect. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Matoreien official Tv
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This bread is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Nathan Hodgson
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I'm not a huge fan of Kahlua, but I still enjoyed this bread. The tropical flavors are really nice, and the bread is very moist.


Kabir Jan
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This bread was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Courtney Hacker
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of flavors in this bread, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's absolutely delicious. The pineapple and coconut add a tropical twist that's perfect for summer.


Sunny
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This bread is amazing! I made it for a brunch party, and everyone raved about it. It's so moist and flavorful, and the Kahlua glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Zarrog Ali
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I've made this bread twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that it's not too sweet, and the Kahlua flavor is really subtle.


Faruk 2022
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This Tropical Kahlua Nut Bread is a hit! It's so incredibly moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and tropical flavors. I love the addition of pineapple and coconut, which give it a unique and delicious twist.