Black Forest Banana Bread

3 3/4 cups flour
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
6 ripe bananas (mashed)
2 teaspoons soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup nuts
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup maraschino cherries

Cream butter and sugar well, beat in eggs one at a time. Add crushed bananas and mix well.

Add dry ingredients and mix. Add nuts, chocolate chips, and maraschino cherries, mix well.

Pour into 3 greased bread pans and bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes.

Serves 24.