Banana Pineapple Cake

8 servings Prep: 15 m Cook: 1 h 20 m Total: 1 h 35 m Beginner
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Banana Pineapple Cake
Take those frozen bananas out of your freezer (the ones that were going to go bad) and use them in this mouth-watering treat with crushed pineapple, cinnamon, and raisins. This moist Bundt cake is naturally sweetened with fruit—no added sugar needed.

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 oz) crushed pineapple sugar-free
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 bananas, diced
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the oil, crushed pineapple (with juice), vanilla, diced bananas, and raisins to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined but do not beat—the batter should be lumpy.
  4. Pour batter into a greased Bundt cake pan.
  5. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Common Problems and Solutions

Q: Why is my cake dry?

A: Make sure you're using ripe bananas with natural moisture and don't overbake—check with a toothpick at 1 hour 15 minutes. The crushed pineapple with its juice adds moisture, so don't drain it.

Q: Can I make this without a Bundt pan?

A: Yes, you can use a 9x13 inch pan instead. Reduce baking time to about 45-55 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.

Tips and Techniques

This cake is naturally sweetened by the fruit, so use very ripe bananas for best flavor. The sugar-free pineapple keeps it health-conscious, but regular crushed pineapple works just as well if that’s what you have on hand.

Ingredient Substitutions

  • raisins: dried cranberries or chopped dates
  • canola oil: melted coconut oil or melted butter
  • crushed pineapple: applesauce

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt cake pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wire cooling rack