Banana Split Bread Recipe
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Banana Split Bread

By: Janis Allnatt 
"I developed this recipe in an effort to add pizzazz to my plain banana bread. I was pleased with the results, and so were my family and friends."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 32 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, drained
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with banana and pineapple. Fold in the chocolate chips, cherries and walnuts. Pour into two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: Four 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans may be used; bake for 50-55 minutes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by Mary Elizabeth   view full review
This has become my most liked quick bread/dessert bread. I used 4 bananas. Made 3-8x4" pans,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by Marcella Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a fun bread to make. I loved adding all those goodies to banana bread! It baked up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by djpcan1964   view full review
I used fresh cherries, white chocolate chips and eliminated the nuts. My husband was so happy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2010 by pomplemousse   view full review
Pretty good bread. I have to agree with everyone who said the chocolate is the dominant...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I cut this in half, only used a half cup of sugar and used a whole large can of pineapple,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by Joyousfreee   view full review
This was ok, but all the additions made it too much like fruit cake for my taste. I guess I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by ffgirl0302   view full review
This was a wonderful recipe. The bread was full of flavor and very moist. I think I will...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2011 by 1blessedmom   view full review
I made this for the ladies at church. I don't usually eat banana bread; but after smelling...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2010 by Megan   view full review
There isn't much of a banana flavor after you add all the other goodies. I think a little less...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2011 by mindyheartszachypoo   view full review
OMG! I could eat an entire of loaf of this by myself, it is seriously that good! Such a good...

 

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