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A sliced loaf of paradise banana fruitcake near a lighted Christmas tree, and flannel napkin.
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Holiday Banana Fruit Cake

Indulge in our Holiday Banana Fruit Cake. This moist, festive loaf combines sweet banana bread with a rich Sunripe Fruit Blend for a tropical holiday treat!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana, fruit cake, paradise fruit
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 324cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • 9 x 5 loaf pan
  • stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • masher
  • oven adjust rack to center position
  • cutting board & knife

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed banana 2-3 small bananas, or 2 large
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter  *at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon rum extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Sunripe (Paradise) Candied Fruit Mix
  • ½ cup pecans rough chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachments, or handmixer, cream butter, and sugar.
  • Once creamed, add eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  • Slowly add in the flour, baking soda, and salt mixture; stir to combine. Don't overmix or the bread will be tough.
  • Fold in candied fruit, and nuts until just combined.
  • Fill parchment-lined loaf pan with batter. Bake on the center rack for 55-70 minutes. If top is browning too much, and loaf is not fully baked, cover with foil at the 60 minute mark, and check in five minute intervals.
  • The top of the loaf with feel firm, and springy with a crack in it (for moisture to burst through). A toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf should be clean when inserted, and removed.
  • Allow loaf to cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 324cal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg