Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe - Real Life Dinner (2024)

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Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe - Real Life Dinner (1)Once upon a time, I needed to use up some ripe bananas. I also needed to take a cake to a church activity that night. Sooooo…. I googled banana cake and found this recipe. The recipe claimedto be the best ever. I gave it a shot.Turns out, it really is the Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake.

This recipe is a treasure! Seriously!Print this recipe out and go stick it in the family Bible. Your grandchildren will thank you!

By making this Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe….and the Cream Cheese Frosting……you’ll hear angels singing after one bite!

More Delicious Recipes using Bananas

  • Frosted Banana Bars
  • The Best Banana Cookies
  • Amish Banana Bread
  • Classic Banana Bread
  • Bikini Bread
  • Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Over the past years, I’ve tweaked the recipe just a little to better fit my baking style. I gotta admit. I like it a little better my way.

….and I also think it is really important to bake it in a Bundt Pan.

Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe - Real Life Dinner (2)How to make the Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a bundt pan. Set aside.
  • Smash the bananas and mix in the 2 tsp of lemon juice. Set aside. Using a hand mixer or your stand mixer, combine butter, oil and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
  • Next, add eggs one at a time and mix just until combined.
  • Add vanilla, salt, and buttermilk. Mix well. Scrape edges and bottom of bowl to make sure everything is well combined.
  • Add baking soda and flour. Mix gently.
  • Then, add bananas and mix gently again.
  • Pour cake batter evenly into the greased and floured bundt pan (do not fill bundt pan more than 2/3 full).
  • Bake at 350 degree for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Immediately after removing cake from oven, put cake (still in the pan) into your freezer and freeze for 45-60 minutes.
  • Cream Cheese Icing
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, add the softened butter and softened cream cheese. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
  • Next, add vanilla and mix until blended.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add a pinch of salt with the powdered sugar, if using unsalted butter.
  • Remove cake from freezer after 45-60 minutes and frost with cream cheese icing.

One of the most important steps in this recipe is freezing the cake (in the pan) immediately after removing it from the oven. I place the cake on a hot pad in the freezer, so the hot pan won’t defrost anything.

The picture below shows what the Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake looks like when taken out of the freezer. Run a knife along the edges and around the center tube before turning it out onto your cake stand or plate.

Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe - Real Life Dinner (3)To frost the cake, I put big dollops of frosting along the top of the cake. Then, I use a spoon to gently push the frosting down until the cake is evenly frosted.

Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe - Real Life Dinner (4)This cake is sooooo tasty! Also, I’m so excited because I recently discovered another way to frost it that is AMAZING and super indulgent….I’ll be sharing it soon.

For now, take a minute to enjoy the perfection of the moist banana cake with yummy cream cheese icing. You’re going to love it!

Frequently Asked Questions about Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake

Can I bake the cake in a 9×13 pan?

Yes, but I prefer to use this bundt pan. It’s affordable and works really well. If you choose to bake this cake in a 9×13 pan, lower the baking temp to 275 degrees. Bake for 50-70 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

Can I use frozen bananas?

Depending on if you use room temp bananas or frozen bananas, the baking time will vary greatly. If you use frozen bananas, set them out and let them come to room temp before mixing up the cake.

What can I use in place of buttermilk?

If you do not have buttermilk, you can make your own sour milk. Add 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 1/2 cup milk. You can also use half yogurt and half milk in place of the 1 1/2 cup buttermilk called for in the recipe.

Do I have to put the cake in the freezer?

No. If you skip the freezing step, it will still turn out great. Adding the freezer step seals in a little extra moisture.

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Exceptionally Moist and flavorful. A special "freezer trick" locks in the moisture. I like to serve the cake slightly chilled. And it just gets better and more moist each day. When possible, make it at least a day in advance of when you plan to serve it.

Author: Slightly adapted from a recipe on Dessert.Food

Recipe type: Cake

Cuisine: Dessert

Serves: 15

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 2⅛ cup sugar
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1½ cup buttermilk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups smashed very ripe bananas (3 or 4 bananas)
  • CREAM CHEESE ICING
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Set aside.
  3. Smash the bananas and mix in 2 tsp of lemon juice. Set aside.
  4. Using a hand mixer or your stand mixer, combine butter, oil and sugar. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Next, add eggs one at a time and mix just until combined.
  6. Add vanilla, salt, and buttermilk. Mix well. Scrape edges and bottom of bowl to make sure everything is well combined.
  7. Add baking soda and flour. Mix gently.
  8. Then, add bananas and mix gently again.
  9. Pour the cake batter evenly into the greased and floured bundt pan (do not fill bundt pan more than ⅔ full).
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Immediately after removing cake from oven, put cake (still in the pan) into your freezer and freeze for 45-60 minutes.
  12. Next, make the Cream Cheese Icing.
  13. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened butter and softened cream cheese. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth.
  14. Add vanilla and mix until blended.
  15. Then, add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add a pinch of salt with the powdered sugar, if using unsalted butter.
  16. Remove cake from freezer after 45-60 minutes and frost with cream cheese icing.
  17. Thanks for making my recipe. If you like this cake, you've gotta try my OUT OF THIS WORLD CARROT CAKE. You will LOVE it!

Don’t forget to pin this awesome recipe to your favorite pinterest board!

And for dinner

Creamy Chicken Green Chili EnchiladasAmazing Spaghetti SauceKielbasa and Roasted Vegetables….just chop, toss and bake {So Easy}

Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake Recipe - Real Life Dinner (2024)

FAQs

Why do Nothing Bundt Cakes taste so good? ›

The bakery is known for its unique take on bundt cakes. The Secret Recipe: The secret recipe of Nothing Bundt Cakes revolves around quality ingredients, including flour, sugar, eggs, and a unique addition — sour cream. Sour cream adds moisture and a subtle tanginess to the cake, making it stand out.

How do you keep a bundt cake moist overnight? ›

The best way to store a homemade birthday cake overnight is to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. This will keep the cake moist and prevent it from drying out. You can also store the cake in a covered cake dish or in an airtight container.

Why are Bundt Cakes so dry? ›

If you have too much flour in a recipe and not enough fat, like butter or oil, your cake is going to be dry and hard. For best results, I would encourage you to use a scale when baking, but if you don't have a scale, then just make sure you're using measuring cups correctly.

Why is a bundt cake better than a regular cake? ›

The bundt pan allows more of the cake to be in contact with the edges of the pan, and therefore the heat is transferred more evenly. If you put pound cake into a regular round cake pan, it will not cook in the center or it will burn on the edges.

What is the most popular flavor at Nothing Bundt Cakes? ›

Chocolate Chocolate Chip

This flavor is a classic choice for chocolate lovers, as it features rich chocolate cake with chocolate chips throughout. It is also the most popular flavor according to Nothing Bundt Cakes' website.

What flavor of nothing bundt cake is discontinued? ›

Nothing Bundt Cake, a renowned bakery chain, has discontinued their marble flavored bundt cakes. This unique flavor was a beloved choice among the customers for its distinct taste and texture. The discontinuation has left many fans of this flavor disappointed and longing for its return.

Why do bakers soak cakes? ›

Let me introduce you to the cake soak.

When you do this, the cake integrates moisture and flavor, and the sweetened liquid helps preserve the cake's freshness, so a slice can taste just as delicious a couple days after baking.

Does sour cream make cake moist? ›

Sour cream is one of the fattiest dairy products; the extra fat content (for example, adding sour cream to a cake instead of milk) will make the cake moister and richer, says Wilk. "Fat, in any form (butter, lard, cream, etc.) shortens gluten strands, which essentially leads to the most tender baked goods," she adds.

Can you use Pam to grease a bundt pan? ›

Rebel bakers who flout the rules should know that using Pam on nonstick bundt pans without ruining them is all about the cleanup. First, after you've sprayed your pan with Pam and poured in your cake batter, take the time to carefully wipe off every bit of the excess Pam on the edges of the bundt pan.

How long should a cake rest in a bundt pan? ›

When you remove your cake from the oven, don't flip it out of the pan right away! Instead, let the cake cool for ten minutes in the pan. Then, placing the wire rack over the base of the cake, invert the pan.

How do you moisten a bundt cake? ›

Soak your cake in milk or cream.

The idea of soaking your cake in milk seems daunting, but trust me — I've tried this a few times when my sponge cake came out dry. Soaking your cake in milk or cream is one of the best ways to moisten a dry cake.

Should you refrigerate a bundt cake? ›

Cake Care
  1. Our cakes are best served at room temperature.
  2. Keep refrigerated until a couple of hours before serving.
  3. Once cake is removed from the refrigerator, carefully remove plastic wrap or cellophane and all decoration.
  4. Cut your cake and enjoy!
  5. Cake will keep in your refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Should I use two boxes of cake mix for a bundt cake? ›

A box cake mix can be baked in a Bundt cake pan, but if made in the 12 cup pan the cake will turn out a bit on the short side. Two boxes of cake mix will create a taller cake. Just be sure to only fill the cake pan until it is ⅔-¾ full. If there is any leftover batter use it to make cupcakes.

What makes Nothing Bundt Cakes unique? ›

All Nothing Bundt Cakes products are baked fresh daily on-site. “We use all real ingredients, such as in our real butter and cream cheese frosting. It's not icing and you can taste the difference,” Jannette said.

Are Nothing Bundt Cakes worth it? ›

A bundt cake is baked in a bundt pan which gives it a distinct ridged, ringed shape. Overall, the bundts here are worth the price…and the extra calories. Just beware: once you have one bite, you will become addicted.

What is so good about Bundt Cakes? ›

Because of how the pan is designed, the cakes usually come out very thick and moist, without much expansion going on during the baking process to make them light and airy like other cakes. Bundt pans also have a large tube in the center, which means the cakes come out in a donut shape.

Are Nothing Bundt Cakes made fresh daily? ›

Made fresh daily using only the freshest ingredients available, Nothing Bundt Cakes combines great taste and creative presentations that appeal not only to taste buds but to all five senses. Customers are greeted by the smell of freshly baked cakes the minute they cross the store threshold.

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