Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup mashed ripe bananas1/2 cup butter, melted1/2 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips1/4 cup chopped pecans1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the eggs, bananas and butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the chocolate chips, pecans and cherries.

Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.