Best 7 Banana Raisin Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of baking, where sweet aromas and irresistible flavors dance in perfect harmony. As we embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate recipe for banana raisin cake, let's unravel the secrets that lie within this classic treat. From selecting the ripest bananas to incorporating plump, juicy raisins, every ingredient plays a vital role in creating a moist, flavorful cake that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a simple, straightforward recipe or one that incorporates unique twists, this article will guide you through the process, ensuring that your banana raisin cake turns out perfectly golden, aromatic, and bursting with natural sweetness. So, get ready to gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake a masterpiece that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA RUM RAISIN CAKE



Banana Rum Raisin Cake image

Provided by April J Harris

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup raisins or sultanas
¼ cup dark rum
3 cups all purpose (plain flour)
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground if possible)
1 cup butter (unsalted for preference, softened)
1¾ cups sugar (I use golden caster sugar, but granulated is fine too)
2 large eggs (beaten)
1½ cups mashed banana (3 to 4 medium bananas)
¾ cup buttermilk
For the glaze
1 cup confectioner's sugar (icing sugar)
2 to 3 tablespoons dark rum
1 tablespoon liquid honey

Steps:

  • Put the raisins in a bowl and pour the rum over top. Cover and let sit for at least an hour or overnight, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Butter a 12 cup Bundt pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg together into a large bowl.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together using an electric mixer.
  • Beat in the beaten eggs.
  • Add the bananas and beat in on low speed.
  • Add the buttermilk and flour alternately in four additions, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Remove the mixing bowl from the electric mixer and thoroughly fold in the raisins and any remaining rum with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared Bundt pan.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, and then remove the cake carefully from the pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • To make the glaze, add the rum gradually (a tablespoon or less at a time) to the icing sugar to make a thick glaze. You may not need all the rum. Beat in the honey until the glaze is thick and glossy. Drizzle over cooled cake.

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



Old-Fashioned Banana Cake image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
  • Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
  • Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

BANANA CAKE TO TAKE



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This irresistible cake is brimming with goodies: bananas, oats, spices, nuts and raisins. Yum!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (4 medium)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup raisins
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray.
  • Beat egg, oil, buttermilk, bananas, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves. Stir in nuts and raisins. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

BANANA RAISIN BREAD



Banana Raisin Bread image

A great quick bread that is not like your ordinary "dessert" banana bread - it's not overly sweet and the texture is moist yet sturdy enough to slice and make sandwiches! We like it with peanut butter and honey! Freezes well too.

Provided by SaraFish

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 18 slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Mix wet ingredients in another bowl.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  • Pour in loaf pan sprayed with Pam and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake at 350 for about an hour, until golden brown.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

BANANA AND RAISIN OAT CAKE



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A mixture of Oats,Banana,Dried Fruit,Cinnamon and Honey. Its an easy,non-bake and healthy alternative to Flapjacks and great as a snack

Provided by ERP

Time 9m

Yield Makes 1 cake- cut into 3 fingers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 banana -mashed
43g oats
2 tbspn Honey/sugar syrup
1tsp cinnamon
handful of raisins (or other dried/fresh fruit of your choice)

Steps:

  • Mash Banana.Add all ingredients together apart from dried fruit and stir
  • Fold in dried fruit
  • Spray Bowl with cooking spray (or line with baking paper) and put the mix in it.
  • Microwave for 3 1/2 -4 1/2 mins. Allow to cool for a few mins before serving.

BANANA OATMEAL CAKE



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This is a rather unusually-flavored, but very good, cake. I think it would work well for bridal or baby showers--a good change from plain yellow or chocolate cake. The batter in this may seem runny, but that's how it's supposed to be before you put it in the oven!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

shortening
1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (4 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats or 1 cup oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup chopped nuts
2/3 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease rectangular pan with shortening.
  • Beat in large bowl with wooden spoon bananas, sugar, vegetable oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and egg.
  • Mix in flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and baking powder.
  • Stir in chopped nuts and raisins.
  • Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick poked in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.

BANANA RAISIN BREAD



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"Toasted slices of this moist banana bread are wonderful for breakfast," reports Jackie Kew of Grand Island, New York. "For a special treat, I sometimes substitute chocolate chips for half or all of the raisins," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water (70° to 80°)
3 tablespoons honey
4-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups bread flour
1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). Just before the final kneading (your machine may audibly signal this), add raisins and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Make sure to use overripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in your banana raisin cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
  • Be careful not to overbake the cake, as this will make it dry.
  • If you don't have raisins, you can substitute another dried fruit, such as chopped dates, cranberries, or apricots.
  • For a more decadent cake, you can add a cup of chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
  • Serve the cake warm with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Conclusion:

With its moist, flavorful crumb and sweet, fruity raisins, banana raisin cake is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight treat, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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