Banana Coconut Loaf Recipe
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Banana Coconut Loaf

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"A very attractive loaf, and a flavor to match."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (198)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 -9x5 inch loaf
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Directions

  1. Mix together flour, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chopped walnuts, and cherries.
  2. Break eggs in a mixing bowl, and beat until light and frothy. Add sugar and melted butter or margarine. Beat well. Stir in mashed banana and flavoring. Add flour mixture, and stir just to combine. Spoon into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes, and remove from pan. Cool.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 277 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 56mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is just delightful! I didn't change a thing, only using pecans instead of walnuts, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by Susan   view full review
Mmmmmm.. this is the best banana bread i have ever had!! it is SO moist and flavorful!! i did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by EMILYFOLMAR   view full review
Great bread but the first time I baked it it was a bit dry so I added 1/2 cup of applesauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by GINAH1   view full review
Big hit at our Mother's Day brunch!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by SCHAFFERSS   view full review
I used pineapple instead of cherries and added more coconut. I think I might try macadamias...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2003 by COOKIEWHIZ   view full review
Very tasty and kids loved it as well when I added choc. chips and left out the cherries.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2003 by METRAA   view full review
Thought it was great. I didn't have cherries so I used strawberries, used vanilla extract,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by BARBIE0492   view full review
This was very good. The taste was excellent. It is definitely a keeper!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2003 by JEDIE   view full review
GREAT recipe (left out the cherries & walnuts though). Very moist and tasty!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by Marianne G   view full review
The flavor was good but the loaf stuck to the inside bottom of the pan (pan was greased &...

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