The whole world is making banana bread right now isn’t it? That and sourdough. We’re guilty of both in this house I’m afraid!
Dave’s been playing around a lot with his banana bread recipe and he might just have found something a little bit genius. The whiskey not only keeps the bread super moist, it also adds a subtle malty tang which is most welcome. As for the cherries – well they just add a pop of sweetness every few bites which is just heavenly! In fact, we’ve been buying bananas and letting them ripen just so we could test this recipe! Worth it though, to get something as yummy as this!! Go on, give it a try…
Whisky and cherry banana bread
Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork
- 1 egg beaten egg
- 115g butter
- 225g flour
- 150g sugar
- 2 tbsp whisky
- Pinch of ground clove
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of grated nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda + 1/4 tsp lemon juice (or 1 tsp baking powder)
- 8-10 glacier cherries roughly chopped
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 180c / gas mark 4.
- Mix the egg, banana and whisky in one bowl and the dry ingredients plus butter and lemon juice (if using bicarb + lemon rather than baking powder) before combining in a large mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon until they are well combined with no lumps or bumps.
- Grease a loaf pan and line it with greaseproof paper.
- Pour the mixture into the loaf tin (ours is 24cm) and shake it a little from side to side so it’s level.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes (depending on your oven) until the top is browned and cracked and a knife comes out clean
We eat our banana bread either as it comes (especially nice when still warm from the oven!) or with a dollop of ice-cream or even yoghurt. Best enjoyed in the garden with a nice cup of tea. If you make this, I’d love to see the finished banana bread! Share your pictures with me on instagram!
More baking ideas:
In the mood for something sweet? Here are some other popular baking recipes on my blog:
- Nanna’s peppermint crunch squares
- Mary Berry’s easy key lime pie
- Peanut butter and chocolate cookies
The spices with the whiskey and cherries sounds like the perfect combination! What a fun twist on traditional banana bread.
Oh, yes please! Whiskey banana bread? That sounds and looks fabulous! Love how moist this banana bread is from the bananas, butter, eggs and liquor. Can’t wait to try!
What a fantastic idea to add whiskey and cherries to your banana bread! Both flavors sound perfect with banana. Yum!
What an interesting combination of flavors! I would never think to incorporate whiskey into my banana bread, but this looks SO good!
Such a great idea adding whisky and cherries to the banana bread. Can’t wait to try this!
Wow! I’ve never thought about adding cherries to banana bread but my goodness was it delicious. Thank you so much for the Whisky Cherry Banana Bread recipe!
might have to make these this weekend! I have a few ripe bananas ready to go! Looks delicious!
I kid you not but I was actually planning a banana and cherry bread for this weekend. I have a lot of very ripe fresh cherries to use up! Now I’m going to add whiskey and use this recipe!
It’s true, I’ve been working on a banana bread, too. How creative to add whisky to the recipe – with the cherries it must be almost like adding schnapps.
What good time for your recipe since I have been putting old bananas in the freezer just to make bread. I am intrigued with the whiskey you have added. Can’t wait to try.
This is one of my favorite banana bread recipes. So delicious and moist. Thank you.
Wow I never thought to add whiskey to my banana bread. Definitely going to try that!
I’ve never thought to combine whiskey and banana bread, but I can’t wait to try this version out. I know it’ll be a hit.
This combination for banana bread is so unique. I have never tried something like this before. Pinned to try for my family soon
I have never tried to put or add a whiskey on my banana bread but will def try it on my next baking, just hoping to have a good result like yours.
What a delicious adult version of banana bread! I wish I could have three slices right now!
Using fresh nutmeg is so much better than the pre-ground! I love all of these flavors, especially mixed together.
I love banana bread and this version with whisky and cherry is extra delicious, everyone loved it!
Wow, that is one boozy and super soft cherry banana bread. I would love to bake it on a cold night to enjoy!
This is such a creative flavor-add to banana bread! The cherry and whiskey combine to make such an interesting flavor!
What an amazing twist on banana bread! Such a great flavor combo and it pairs perfectly with the bread. Making again!
This banana bread looks so moist and delicious. I just love the addition of nutmeg which I’m sure brings the flavor.
Whiskey, cherry, banana, nutmeg in a bread? Count me in! This is the perfect welcoming coffee cake that packs a real knockout in flavours.