Very Best Banana Loaf

I've been trying Banana bread recipes for more years than I care to remember, looking for the perfect one. I came across this one recently and have made it 3 times now ... excellent results each time. I always have trouble with my loaves falling, with a doughy centre, no matter how long I leave them in the oven ... don't know why. But not this recipe for some reason! I've shared the result with neighbours and have been asked for the recipe. I think I'll stick with this one from now on ... I'm not sure what the cola does, but I think the secret is the dark brown sugar. I just stirred all the dry ingredients together in a big bowl, and whizzed the bananas, oil, eggs, vanilla and cola up with a hand blender separately, them dumped all the liquid into the dry and gave it a good stir before pouring in to sprayed pans & baking. Thanks for this great recipe!

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I made this yesterday morning and stuck to the recipe exactly. It turned out perfect. In fact, I wrapped one of the loaves and put a bow on it and took it to my sister-in-law's house for dinner last evening. She is an excellent baker and I would never take anything to her house unless I was very, very pleased with it. Thanks, Susie, this one will be made again at our house.

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I cannot tell you how greatful I am to have found your recipe on this website. Everyone I know wants to thank you, it is absolutly outstanding.When I made it for the first time the flavor just exploaded in my mouth. I have tried alot of recipes but you certainly have the best one. Thanks again.

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This is an EXCELLENT banana loaf recipe!! It was delicious! Very moist. I made it at a friends house; She did not have dark brown sugar, just "regular" brown sugar. It still came out very good. We both thought it was so good. I did not add the nuts to it. When I had it all mixed up, the batter looked thinner than I thought it should be but I poured it into the pans anyways without adding a thing. The loaves turned out perfect! I will definitely be making it again!! Thanks Susie for a great recipe.

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Excellent banana bread! This one's a litle different in that it's darker and has a richer flavor from the dark brown sugar and cola. Cooking temp and time was perfect. Finally, banana bread that's not too dark on the outside but raw in the middle. Uses lots of bananas, which is usually what I'm after. Keep well in a covered container and wrapped in the fridge. Of course it would freeze beautifully. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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THE best banana loaf ever! Moist and full of flavour. I used golden brown sugar instead and it turned out great. I made 2 loaves and froze one, and it passed the test!... it was still very fresh. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Will definately do again. 5*

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This is a very good recipe. I was quite doubtful about the coca cola, but it helps make the cake rise since it acidifies the dough. I slightly modify the recipe though. I substitute the oil to heavy cream (or butter) and I use whole wheat flour (actually one cup of teff flour and the rest is whole wheat). I use a mix of walnuts and pecan nuts, coarsely ground. I generally spread with a brush some apricot marmalade on top of the cake after baking. Hydrocynus

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My first attempt at banana loaf and I wil not have to try a different recipe. Exactly what I was looking for...moist and delicious. Thanks

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excellent...the only banana bread I will ever make from now on...everyone asks when I am making it again...I always add a cup of blueberries....so delicious thanks very much!!

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Hi Susie - thanks so much for this recipe, it's ace. I've baked the loaf a few times now and it's always been delicious! :-)

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This is an awesome recipe!! By far the best banana loaf I have ever made or eaten. Thank you so much.

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Beautifully moist cake with lots of banana flavour. I've made this twice now. The first time was when I was visiting my parents in Scotland. I only had white sugar, no cinnamon and substituted Irn-Bru (a Scottish fizzy drink that is orange!). Then I dropped one of the loaf tins on the floor so half the recipe was wasted! Then I discovered that the oven only works on grill so you just play around with the temp and cover the top with foil to bake something. It still turned out good apart from the very middle. Now that I'm back home, I had to try the proper recipe - and I have to say that it is brilliant! I only made one loaf this time and the recipe scales down well - and it does need 1 hour 20 minutes baking.

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I've made banana loaf in the past but not to my satisfaction. This recipe comes very close. I am still wondering if we can replace coke with boiling water? The loaf tasted awesome and every one liked it. I've shared the recipe with my friends. Thanks much for this perfect recipe.

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This was the best banana loaf I've ever tasted.It was outstanding.Thanks for the recipe.

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I've made dozens of different banana bread recipes, but none as moist as this!! Should be allowed to give more than a 5 star rating. I was doubtful when I saw how thin the batter was, but the resulting loaves were delightful. My loaves were more brown in color than the ones shown, but the moistness and flavor are incredible. I left out the nuts. Thought I might try the recipe with cranraisins next time. Thanks Susie!

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this is the BEST banana bread i ever had

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Oh my gosh...Miss Susie...This is the best banana bread I have ever eaten...And I eaten quite alot. I used a can of vanilla coke because thats all I had. This deserves a 10+ rating...Yummy. Thanks so much for sharing your delious recipe.

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Susie- this is delicious and your right, you'd never know there was coke in there. I made 1/2 the recipe and baked in 3 mini loaf pans for about 50 minutes.I didn't have any dark brown sugar so used the golden brown.I used walnuts as I have a walnut tree so they are free. Thanks for posting this unusual recipe.

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Definately a winning recipe banana bread!. I used melted butter instead of oil, and added about 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips and a handful of walnuts to the batter, and baked mini in mini loaf pans for about 45 minutes. Susie, thanks so much for a great recipe!...Kitten:)

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I can't say enough about this loaf, delicious !! I made it the first time with dark sugar and walnuts ( messed up and used the whole can of coke ). The second time I deleted the nuts and put choc chips. It was so good the first time I again added the entire can of coke. This is a must to make and everyone you share it with will want the recipe and they will not believe you when you tell them there's coke in it. Each time I froze the second loaf and it was just as good as fresh from the oven.

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