BANANA NUT FRUITCAKE

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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.

Woodley Erius
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This fruitcake is so easy to make! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. It's a great recipe for busy people.


Juniper Stardust
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This fruitcake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe.


yasir mahadi
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this one was actually pretty good. It wasn't too dense or dry, and the flavors were well-balanced.


Akram Qader
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This is the best fruitcake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the nuts and fruits add a nice touch of texture and sweetness.


Nahshik Sukraj
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fruitcake turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


shawpna Akther
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This fruitcake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Philip BRUBAKER
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I love that this recipe uses ripe bananas. It gives the fruitcake a lovely moistness and sweetness. I also appreciate the addition of nuts, which add a nice crunchy texture.


Khagendra Khanal
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This fruitcake was a hit at my Christmas party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making it again next year.


Mpawenimana Spece
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I've tried many fruitcake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It's dense and moist, with a rich, nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!


DJ SOHANI
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Wow, this banana nut fruitcake turned out amazing! It was incredibly moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweetness and spices. My family loved it!