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)

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Why do nothing bundt cakes taste so good? ›

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.

Why do bundt cakes take longer to bake? ›

Because of the extra moisture, it takes longer to cook and usually uses a lower temperature. 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.

Are bundt cakes difficult? ›

Thankfully it's not difficult at all, you just need to follow a couple simple easy guidelines. Bundt pans are very detailed, and the sometimes intricate designs means there can sometimes be more potential for sticking, especially if the pan is not properly prepared.

How old is a bundt cake? ›

Dalquist and company engineer Don Nygren designed a cast aluminum version which Nordic Ware then made a small production run of in 1950. In order to successfully trademark the pans, a "t" was added to the word "Bund". A number of the original Bundt pans now reside in the Smithsonian collection.

How much do nothing bundt cake owners make? ›

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What flavors did Nothing Bundt Cakes get rid of? ›

Our Marble and Pecan Praline flavors are being retired from our everyday menu soon. Order online today to enjoy these classic recipes while supplies last! Not available at all locations.

Do you flip a bundt cake right out of the oven? ›

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 long should cake cool in Bundt pan before removing? ›

After removing from the oven, place the pan on a wire rack and let cool; your recipe will specify the required time, usually from 10-20 minutes. This allows the cake to become firm enough to remove from the pan without breaking apart. Cooling too long in the pan will cause the cake to be damp and stick to the pan.

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.

Is there a difference between a Bundt cake mix and a regular cake mix? ›

The differences between a Bundt cake and a regular cake are shape, size, and texture. The ingredients may be the same, but the end result looks different. A regular cake can be round, square, rectangular or any shape really.

Should a Bundt cake be cooled upside down? ›

Let the cake rest for 5 minutes once you remove it from the oven. Then, flip the cake onto a cooling rack upside down and let it rest for about 5 minutes before you remove the pan. A little trick here is to use a grid cooling rack, not one that has big gaps.

What country does the bundt cake originate from? ›

Bundt cake originated in Germany, where it was traditionally made in a fluted tube-shaped pan. The name ``Bundt'' comes from the German word ``bund,'' which means gathering or alliance.

Why do Bundt Cakes have a hole in the middle? ›

In order to get the European style dessert they loved, the women knew they needed a special pan with a hole in the middle. This type of pan helps bake all the batter and prevents the under-cooking of dense batter that occurs in a traditional baking pan.

What is a cake with a hole in the middle called? ›

Bundt cakes have several characteristics that set them apart from other cakes: Bundt cake pans have fluted edges, making the cakes look elegant even before decoration. The pans have a hole down the middle, which means the cakes come out with a donut shape. The hole helps the cakes cook more evenly.

What is so special about Bundt cake? ›

A Bundt cake is baked in a fluted tube pan that is circular with a hole in the middle. It resembles a doughnut. Bundt cakes are deeper than regular cakes. The Bundt cake needs to be more moist than a regular cake because the cake mold heats faster than a regular round or square cake pan.

Are nothing bundt cakes worth it? ›

The store has a lovely boutique feel to it, making for a very enjoyable experience. The price of the cakes is a bit high, so this an 'only for special occasions' type of dessert for this family. Nothing Bundt Cakes is well worth reserving a spot for on your dessert table for your next special gathering.

Does Nothing Bundt Cakes make their own cakes? ›

Our Bundt Cakes are handcrafted in every bakery in a variety of delicious flavors and sizes.

Are nothing bundt cakes made fresh daily? ›

Every single cake is made fresh daily in the store's bakeries from the best ingredients. There are nine standard flavors plus a gluten-free option and a featured flavor that changes about every six weeks. Nothing Bundt Cakes come in four different sizes and there are more than 40 different decorating options.

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