Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 medium)1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon almond extract1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, bananas, butter, coconut and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in walnuts and cherries.
Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
