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October 8, 2014

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Cherry Banana Bread

Have you listened to Taylor Swift’s newest smash hit “Shake it Off?” Or watched the video? Seriously, have you? If you haven’t, go do it now. I’ll wait and so will this banana bread. I don’t mess around when it comes to awesome music.

“Shake it Off” is the most uplifting, energetic, feel good song I’ve ever heard. When I’m down, it makes me feel better. When I’m tired, it gives me energy. When I need to sing like no one’s listening and dance like no one’s watching, I pump it up and let loose.

Cherry Banana Bread

I listened to it and watched the video literally the moment it was released. I don’t think I’ve done that since TRL was the hottest show around. TRL . . . remember those days? Those were good times!

Since then I’ve watched it at least a few dozen additional times when I’m on the elliptical and jammed to it countless more in the car. In fact I watched the video yesterday and it made a workout that felt like it would never end so much better.

I also got Mom hooked on it. Like more hooked on it than me. Like she watches it multiple times per day. Gotta love a song that spans generations. Also, how cool is Mom that she’s as much of a popular music fan as me???

Cherry Banana Bread

And I mean, I totally get why. We all have things and feelings and people in our lives that bring us down. We need to shake those bad vibes off. We need to rise above and find hope and positivity within ourselves and our lives despite the negativity around us.

It’s a rather heavy topic and something that can be tough to do, but Taylor put this important message in such a fun package, it should be required listening.

I’m trying to shake off fall and winter with this Cherry Banana Bread, but its effectiveness is questionable at best. This bread is a slice of summer, it just doesn’t have much effect on the weather. It’s super moist with that amazing banana flavor and some cherries for a pop of flavor and burst of juicy texture. Because cherries are no longer in season (boo hoo), feel free to use frozen, thawed, and drained ones. Just put “Shake it Off” on the stereo and get baking!

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  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 loaves, 16 slices 1x
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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 7 large ripe bananas, well mashed
  • 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen, thawed, and drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil 2 loaf pans and line the bottom only with parchment. Place the loaf pans on a sheet tray for easy removal from the oven later.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Stir in the eggs one at a time until well combined. Stir in the vanilla and bananas. Add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in the cherries until distributed.
  4. Divide the batter equally between the loaf pans and place in the oven. Bake for about 1 hour, rotating halfway through, until a toothpick inserted in the center of each loaf comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If the loaves are getting too brown, tent with foil. I recommend doing this between 30-40 minutes into baking. Cool loaves in the pan for about a half an hour before removing and allowing to cool completely on a rack or serving tray. Bread may be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen, wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for about an hour or in the microwave for about 1 minute.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour

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  1. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    October 8, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    Cherries and banana? Yes. They just work together, don’t they? Terrific bread — thanks.

    Reply
  2. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    October 8, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I don’t think I’ve every seen cherries in banana bread! And, now I have to go find that song and give it a listen.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      Yes, so listen to the song, and try the cherries in the banana bread – so tasty!

      Reply
  3. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    October 8, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    I feel so old at the mention of TRL. Those were the good ol’ days! This bread looks uber moist and yummy!

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    • Laura says

      October 9, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      I know. I miss those days!!

      Reply
  4. Johlene says

    October 9, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Yummmmeeeeeeeeeee 🙂

    Reply
  5. Debbie Eccard says

    October 9, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Wow! Would never think of this. It sounds delicious! I’ve often made Banana Nut Bread but only added the nuts. Such a good imagination you have….

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    • Laura says

      October 9, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Thanks, Debbie – that’s a very nice compliment!

      Reply
  6. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    October 9, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    I don’t even like Taylor Swift and I caught myself singing along and bopping to it in my car. I have not seen the video though so maybe I will check it out. Great banana bread too!

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    • Laura says

      October 10, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      Taylor just has a knack for creating catchy songs. The video is adorable!

      Reply
  7. The Squishy Monster says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:50 am

    A match made in heaven!

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  8. vanillasugarblog says

    October 10, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Don’t you love how versatile banana bread is?
    I just found some chocolate covered cherries from the health food store that you have to see. Will post on Instagram soon.
    Have a wonderful weekend!!

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    • Laura says

      October 10, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      You have a wonderful weekend too, Dawn 🙂

      Reply
  9. mookies says

    October 10, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Αmazing bread, at last with lots of bananas!
    I love that you added cherries, It seems wonderfully moist and juicy!
    Kisses

    Reply

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