Best 5 Fantastic Banana Fruitcake Recipes

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Banana fruitcake is a rich and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with ripe bananas, nuts, and spices, and can be baked in a loaf pan or a bundt pan. The cake is often served with a glaze or frosting, and can be enjoyed warm or cold. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make banana fruitcake recipe, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to making the best banana fruitcake you have ever tasted.

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BANANA NUT FRUITCAKE



Banana Nut Fruitcake image

Combining two popular baked goods - banana bread and fruitcake - yielded this treat. Even people who don't care for fruitcake will like this version!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup chopped candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and oil. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add bananas. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; add to banana mixture just until blended. Fold in the pecans, cherries and pineapple., Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 19g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BANANA SHEET CAKE WITH PASSION-FRUIT FROSTING



Banana Sheet Cake with Passion-Fruit Frosting image

This banana-and-passion-fruit creation takes you to the tropics by way of Italy, where the vine-ripened fruit is used in sodas and all kinds of desserts. About a cup of mashed ripe banana adds moisture to the cake, while passion-fruit juice goes into the cream-cheese frosting for a fresh and naturally tart flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more, softened, for pan
1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 medium ripe bananas, well mashed (1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract
3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 pound cream cheese, room temperature
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 cup fresh passion-fruit juice (from 4 to 5), plus pulp for serving

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9-by-13-inch or 8-by-12-inch baking pan with butter. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Butter parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine eggs and granulated sugar in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes. Add flour mixture; beat just to combine. Add butter, bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat to combine. Add sour cream; beat until smooth.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with a spatula. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes (for 9-by-13-inch) or about 40 minutes (for 8-by-12).
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Using parchment overhangs, lift cake out of pan and let cool completely on rack. (Cake can be made to this point and stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 day.)
  • Frosting: Beat together cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and passion-fruit juice on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread over top of cake; drizzle with passion-fruit pulp. Frosted cake is best the day it's assembled, but can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 day. Return to room temperature before serving.

FANTASTIC BANANA FRUITCAKE



Fantastic Banana Fruitcake image

This cake is very moist, it is the ultimate in fruit cakes, I think it's the pureed banana, along with the pineapple, that makes this fruit cake so extra special. Make sure that the crushed pineapple is very well drained before adding to batter, also this fruit cake can be succesfully baked in mini loaf pans (just cut down baking time), these cakes freeze well, and also taste better when left until the following day.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 2 9x5 inch loaf cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups candied fruit
2 cups chopped dates
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1 cup crushed pineapple, very well drained
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas

Steps:

  • Set oven to 300 degrees Prepare two (9" x 5") loaf pans, or 8 mini loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl combine the fruit, dates and walnuts, then dredge them with 1/4 cup flour.
  • Sift the remaining flour together with the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; set aside.
  • In another bowl, cream butter, add sugar, and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  • Beat in the orange rind, orange juice, orange extract and drained pineapple.
  • Mash the bananas with a fork (do not use a food processor, as it will liquefy and the bananas, and will change the texture of the cake).
  • Alternately, stir in the banana puree with the flour mixture into the creamed mixture. Stir in the floured fruit and nuts.
  • Turn into prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, or until loosley with foil if the cakes are browning too much on top.
  • Cool in pans for 20 minutes, then turn onto racks Note: If baking in mini loaf pans, then cut down the baking time.

BANANA FRUIT CAKE



Banana Fruit Cake image

Provided by Jeffrey Bridges & his Grandma French

Categories     baking     entertaining     sweets

Time 15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
2 eggs
6 ripe bananas, almost brown
2 teaspoons baking soda in 3 tablespoons of hot water
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped walnuts, or pecans
1 cup raisins, optional
1 cup salted butter
3½ cups flour
1 bag powdered sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 tablespoons instant coffee
1 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F. Combine sugar with all wet ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together. On medium speed, slowly beat the flour mixture into the wet mixture. Once the batter has been mixed thoroughly, reduce mixer speed to low and add your chopped nuts and raisins. Pour into a greased and floured 11″ x 9″ cake pan, and bake for approximately one hour.
  • Check the doneness of the cake with a butter knife in the middle of the cake-if it comes out clean, it's ready. Let cool, then frost.
  • In a small mug, dissolve the hot coffee in the hot water. Then, in a mixing bowl, whip the butter until it is soft before slowly adding the powdered sugar. Mix in the milk and vanilla, then add the coffee mix until it's soft and creamy. Pour the frosting on top of the cake and spread it out.

REFRIGERATOR FRUITCAKE



Refrigerator Fruitcake image

This is a recipe that my mom made every Christmas. It's a great alternative to baked fruit cakes and stays moist. Never dry. Tastes very much like the Claxton's fruitcakes that you can buy in the grocery store. I wanted to post this to save and found it as a newspaper clipping in my grandmother's recipe box. My grandmother had pinned it to a card with her cost estimate to make. I don't know how old the recipe is but given that a 1 pd of pecans was listed as 1.05, I assume it's pretty old! Total cost for cake was listed as $3.04. Hope you enjoy! It's been a holiday favorite in our family for years!

Provided by LifeAfter40

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 lb candied cherry (combo of red and green look best)
1/2 lb candied pineapple
1 lb chopped nuts (your choice)
1 lb raisins
1 orange, juice of
6 tablespoons apple juice
1 lb graham cracker crumbs, rolled and crushed fine

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well.
  • Pack into a loaf pan lined with waxed paper.
  • Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Can be stored in refrigerator for several weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879.6, Fat 31.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 679.3, Carbohydrate 143.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 103, Protein 15.8

Tips for Making the Best Banana Fruitcake:

  • Choose ripe bananas for the most intense flavor and sweetness.
  • Use a combination of different nuts and dried fruits for a variety of textures and flavors.
  • Toast the nuts before adding them to the batter to enhance their flavor.
  • Soak the dried fruits in rum, brandy, or orange juice to plump them up and add extra flavor.
  • Use a bundt pan or other fluted pan to create a festive presentation.
  • Bake the fruitcake at a low temperature for a long time to ensure that it cooks evenly and doesn't dry out.
  • Let the fruitcake cool completely before wrapping it in plastic wrap and storing it in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks to allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Banana fruitcake is a delicious and festive holiday treat that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its moist texture, rich flavor, and variety of nuts and dried fruits, banana fruitcake is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to bake a delicious and unforgettable banana fruitcake!

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