Banana Cranberry Cake Recipe

Indulge in the delightful fusion of cranberry bread and banana bread with this irresistible Banana Cranberry Cake! This recipe offers the best of both worlds – a moist, flavorful cake or a convenient quick bread option. Bursting with sweet cranberries and the comforting warmth of banana, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. Easily adaptable for loaf pans or mini loaves, it's the perfect treat to bake and share. Get ready for a taste sensation!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 3818.9 kcal
Protein 92g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Cranberry Cake

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How to Make Banana Cranberry Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or a 12x4x4-inch loaf pan (or 6 mini loaf pans).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 2 large eggs and 4 ounces (113g) of softened cream cheese (or 1/2 cup sour cream for quick bread) until smooth.
  3. Add 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil to the bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Mash 3 ripe bananas and add them to the wet ingredients along with the dry ingredients. Gently fold in 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen cranberries.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes (or 30-40 minutes for mini loaves), or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once completely cool, slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

91 g

Sugar

958g

Fat

248g

Carbs

146g