Banana Coconut Loaf

4.6
(351)

A very attractive loaf, and a flavor to match.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 -9x5 inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • ½ cup butter, melted

  • 1 cup mashed bananas

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup flaked coconut

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • ½ 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
13g Fat
38g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 144mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.