1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 eggs
3 mashed bananas
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries

Cream sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs and bananas. Blend in flour and baking soda. Stir in cherries and juice. Cut cherries in half. Makes 3 small loaves.

Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes.