Ingredients

1/2 C. shortening
3/4 C. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. white vinegar
3 ripe bananas, mashed
3 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ginger powder
3/4 C. coconut, grated
1 tsp. baking powder
2 C. white flour
Glaze
1/4 C. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. oil
1 Tbsp. rum
3 Tbsp. lime juice

Cooking Instructions

Beat shortening for a few seconds. Add brown sugar and beat till well blended and creamy. Stir in vinegar, bananas, water and lime juice. Ensure that all ingredients are well mixed. Add salt, ginger and grated coconut. Mix well. Stir in baking powder. Sift flour and beat with a wooden spoon till well blended and smooth. Transfer into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Combine brown sugar, oil, rum and lime juice in a small pot over a low heat. Stir constantly for 5 minutes until you have a thin syrup. Pour over the loaf, spreading it with a spatula, let it run over the sides.
 
 
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