Bake yourself into a tropical paradise! Mango, coconut and raisins make this an irresistible quick bread.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped mango
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, oil and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Blend this mixture into the flour mixture; just to combine. Fold in the mango, raisins, walnuts and coconut; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
Let stand for 20 minutes then bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean.