Best 11 Tropical Pineapple Banana Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the tantalizing world of tropical flavors, where pineapple and banana join forces to create a symphony of taste in the form of a delectable cake. This article aims to guide you through the culinary journey of crafting the perfect tropical pineapple banana cake. With the right balance of sweetness, tanginess, and moist texture, this cake will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, we've got you covered with a selection of recipes that cater to various skill levels and preferences. Get ready to embark on a tropical baking expedition and discover the secrets to creating a masterpiece that will impress your friends and family.

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

COCONUT AND PINEAPPLE BANANA CAKE (HUMMINGBIRD CAKE)



Coconut and pineapple banana cake (Hummingbird cake) image

A carrot cake-style cake with a tropical twist! This coconut and pineapple banana cake is moist, light and both subtly and beautifully flavorsome. A perfect sharing cake for summer!

Provided by Helen

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups plain flour (I used 1 cup wholemeal, 1 cup white)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup dessicated or flaked coconut
½ teaspoon salt
2 small to medium ripe bananas (mashed)
2 large eggs (whisked)
¾ cup dark or light brown sugar
½ cup oil (I used half light olive oil and half rape seed oil, but any is fine)
8 ounces pineapple with juice, ((1 can) pineapple chopped into small pieces)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4½ ounces cream cheese
2 cups icing / powdered sugar
½ cup crushed walnuts to decorate (optional)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180C / 355F and line a 8 - 9 inch square (or equivalent) baking pan with baking paper.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, coconut, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Mash the banana in another large bowl, then whisk in the eggs, sugar, oil, pineapple and juice, cinnamon and ginger.
  • Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until just combined (take care not to overmix).
  • Pour into the baking pan, then bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out more or less clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Beat the cream cheese with a hand-held whisk, then slowly whisk in the icing / powdered sugar until you have a thick frosting. Pile on top of the cake (nice and thick!) when the cake is completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 51 mg, Sodium 257 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 51 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HUMMINGBIRD CAKE



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Hummingbird cake includes bananas, pineapple, nuts (usually black walnuts), nutmeg, and cinnamon to give it that authentic taste of the tropics. This banana pineapples cake also contains cream cheese frosting which takes it from good to great!

Provided by Belinda Smith-Sullivan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
2 cups sugar
3 eggs (large, at room temperature)
1 ½ cups canola oil
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
2 cups bananas (mashed)
½ cup pineapple (finely chopped)
2 cups black walnuts (coarsely chopped and divided)
8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
½ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
4 cups confectioners' sugar (sifted)
¼ tsp kosher salt
2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Spray 3 (8-inch) or 2 (9-inch) cake pans with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. In a large bowl, combine eggs, canola oil, vanilla, bananas, pineapple, and 1 cup walnuts. Add flour mixture and mix by hand until all ingredients are well-combined. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan on wire racks for 10 minutes. Invert cake layers and remove parchment paper; place on racks to cool completely, right side up.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt on low setting until combined. Increase speed to medium-high and continue to mix for 4-5 minutes until creamy and light. Add vanilla and mix on high speed an additional minute. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a cake board or cake serving plate and cover top with frosting; repeat with second and third layers. Spread remaining frosting around the sides of the cake. Finish the top with the remaining walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 952 kcal, Carbohydrate 107 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 56 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 413 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 77 g

BANANA PINEAPPLE CAKE



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This delicious banana "tube" cake recipe uses pineapple, bananas, and cinnamon. Top it off with a cream cheese frosting if desired.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Cakes     Cake

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 can / 8 ounces pineapple (crushed and undrained)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups banana (diced, about 2 medium bananas)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.
  • Stir in the oil, pineapple, vanilla, eggs, and banana. Mix by hand until well blended.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 kcal, Carbohydrate 76 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 365 mg, Fat 45 g, ServingSize 1 cake (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 39 g

PINEAPPLE BANANA CAKE RECIPE



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This pineapple, banana cake recipe or Hummingbird cake is a classic Southern cake. For a simple birthday cake idea, bake in a bundt tin, top with cream cheese frosting and decorate with flowers and chopped pecans.

Provided by Harriet

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

270 grams plain flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
160 grams caster sugar
100 grams pecans (chopped)
300 grams bananas (very ripe and mashed)
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon lime juice
300 grams canned pineapple rings (about 8 - drained and chopped into tiny pieces)
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
80 grams cream cheese (at room temperature)
80 grams sifted icing sugar
1 teaspoon lime zest
1-3 tablespoons lime juice
a few extra pecans for decorating

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients from the dry list into a large mixing bowl, mix well.
  • In a large jug, add all the ingredients from the wet list, and mix well.
  • Pour all the mixed wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and gently mix until just combined.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared 22 cm cake tin, level the top, and place in the preheated oven to bake for 20 - 30 minutes, or until cooked - Insert a wooden skewer into the cake, if it comes out clean the cake is cooked.
  • When cooked, remove from the oven, and allow to stand in the tin for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire cake rack. Allow to cool completely before adding the frosting.
  • Place all the ingredients from the cream cheese frosting list into a bowl. Mix well (with a spoon or electric mixer) until smooth. Spread over the top of the cooled cake. Decorate with finely chopped pecan nuts.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 49 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 27 g

TROPICAL PINEAPPLE BANANA BREAD



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Banana bread travels to the tropics with the addition of pineapple and macadamia nuts. Excellent with coffee in the morning or as a snack with a glass of milk in the afternoon. These loaves freeze well, too. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and wrap again in aluminum foil or a freezer bag.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Banana Bread

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups mashed bananas
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8 1/2x4 1/2 loaf pans.
  • Beat sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until just combined. Stir in mashed bananas, crushed pineapple, and vanilla.
  • Whisk flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl until well blended. Add macadamia nuts and stir until coated. Add flour mixture to the banana mixture; stir until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack and allow to cool completely, about 20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 192 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Tropical Pineapple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookingpompom

Categories     Dessert

Time 23m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (425 g) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 1/2 cups self raising flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
100 g butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
  • Grease a 20x30cm slab tin.
  • Combine all ingredients except pineapple into a large bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Add well drained pineapple (very important) and stir through.
  • Pour into prepared tin.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Cool and serve from the tin.
  • Dust with icing sugar to serve or a simple lemon icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.1, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 47.6, Carbohydrate 15.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.3, Protein 1.9

TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



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This is a tropical bundt cake, with pineapple and banana. This is a great cake for summertime, or when you need a lift during a cold winter!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 10 inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups bananas, very ripe and mashed
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 -3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Beat 2 cups of sugar and oil at the medium speed of an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears. Add the crushed pineapple and vanilla, beating just until blended.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; Stir well. Add to the oil mixture alternately with the mashed banana, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix at low speed just until blended after each addition.
  • Pour the batter into a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from the pan, and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Combine the powdered sugar and orange juice, adjusting the amount of orange juice to get the glaze you want. Stir well. Drizzle the glaze over the cake.

MOIST PINEAPPLE BANANA BREAD



Moist Pineapple Banana Bread image

Our four kids like slices of this moist tropical-tasting banana bread for breakfast. I sometimes bake it in mini loaf pans, then freeze the loaves so we can enjoy a small portion at a time. -Mary Watkins, Chaska, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
1-1/4 cups canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
2 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 to 5 medium)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla; add pineapple and bananas. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

LUSCIOUS TROPICAL DREAM CAKE



Luscious Tropical Dream Cake image

Have a little slice of vacation in a Luscious Tropical Dream Cake. Our tropical dream cake with pineapple is less expensive than a trip to the Caribbean!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h8m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups cold milk
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. Prepare cake batter as directed on package, substituting reserved juice for 1 cup of the water. Pour into 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 15 to 18 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. Stir in pineapple; spread over cake. Cover with COOL WHIP; top with coconut and nuts. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6983 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g

TROPICAL ISLAND BUNDT® CAKE



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This moist, tropical cake combines coconut and bananas and is topped with a pineapple-butter rum sauce. Perfect for family gatherings, a special dinner party, or a "just because I love you" day.

Provided by Angelina

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved, divided
¾ cup water
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant coconut cream pudding mix
¾ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup heavy cream
¼ cup butter
¼ cup dark rum

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Mix bananas, pineapple juice, water, applesauce, eggs, and coconut extract with an electric mixer until well combined. Add cake mix, coconut, and pudding mix; mix on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan.
  • Combine brown sugar, cream, and butter for the sauce in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add rum and crushed pineapple and boil, stirring occasionally, until it starts to thicken, 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool down.
  • Poke holes all around the top of the cake still in the pan. Pour about 1/3 of the sauce over the cake with a spoon, trying not to get the pineapple during this stage. Place a serving plate on top of the cake pan and invert the cake, holding onto the pan and plate tightly. Pour remaining sauce and pineapples evenly over the cake. Let sit until cake has absorbed the sauce, about 30 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 37.6 g

BANANA CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE



Banana cake with pineapple image

This is a banana cake recipe with pineapple, bananas, and cinnamon.

Provided by carolynruth

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes Cake

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
  • Stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, sugar, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the oil, pineapple, vanilla, eggs, and banana. Mix by hand until well blended.
  • Pour into a greased and floured pan.
  • Bake for 1hr30. Set aside to cool. When cooled, coat in a light layer of icing sugar.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: Overripe bananas add sweetness and moisture to the cake. If you don't have ripe bananas, you can ripen them quickly by placing them in a paper bag with an apple or two.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the sweet pineapple and banana flavors.

Conclusion:

This tropical pineapple banana cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet pineapple, ripe bananas, and cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and tropical cake recipe, give this one a try.

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