Banana Nut Fruit Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 75 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A rich, fruity banana nut cake with candied cherries, pineapple, raisins, and nuts, perfect for special occasions or teatime indulgence, moist and flavorful throughout.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb. butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/3 tsp. baking soda
  • 6 1/2 oz. chopped candied cherries
  • 1 cup candied pineapple, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup Wesson oil
  • 1 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 cups plain flour
  • 4 bananas, mashed

Instructions

  1. Mix the butter, eggs, soda, sugar, cinnamon, and salt, beating well after each addition.
  2. Add the mashed bananas and mix thoroughly.
  3. Fold in the chopped candied cherries, candied pineapple, raisins, and chopped nuts.
  4. Gradually add the plain flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Grease and line the bottom of an angel food pan with two thick pieces of brown paper.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before removing from the pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

850 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 42.5g 55% DV
Carbs 111g 40% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 25.9g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9945mg 100% DV
Potassium 771mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 145.3mg 48% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 29.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 12.2mg 14% DV
Calcium 166.3mg 13% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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