A delightful twist on the classic banana loaf, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
Ensure the oven is fully preheated before placing the loaf inside for even baking.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Use room temperature butter for easier creaming.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl first to avoid shells in the batter.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Sift the dry ingredients for a lighter loaf.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with mashed bananas, starting and ending with the dry mixture.
Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender.
Fold in the chopped walnuts and dried cherries until evenly distributed.
Coat the cherries in a bit of flour to prevent them from sinking.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Check the loaf at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Run a knife around the edges of the pan to release the loaf easily.
Slice and serve your festive banana nut loaf. Enjoy!
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for a decadent treat.
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