Fantastic Banana Fruitcake Recipe

Name: Fantastic Banana Fruitcake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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["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."]

1452

kcal

Calories

Fat

202

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 4 eggs, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fantastic Banana Fruitcake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fantastic Banana Fruitcake

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