If you’re looking for the best banana cake out there, look no further than the Classic Banana Bundt Cake. Made with cream cheese frosting, this cake is tender, sweet, and absolutely delicious. It’s not as heavy as banana bread, and it’s the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. The recipe comes from the talented baking expert, Dorie Greenspan and her book: Baking, From My Home to Yours. Trust us, everything she makes is pure perfection, and this Classic Banana Bundt Cake is no exception.
How to make Classic Banana Bundt Cake:
To make this scrumptious cake, start by making a typical cake batter and adding sour cream and plenty of very ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter your cake will be! Once the batter is ready, bake it in a classic bundt pan. If you can resist the temptation, wrap the cake in plastic wrap and save it for the next day. Just like banana bread, it tastes even better when it has had time to sit. Serve it at room temperature or warm it up a little if you prefer.
Make ahead and freeze:
If you want to save some for later, you can wrap the cake well and store it in the freezer for up to 2 months. It’s a great option if you want to have a tasty treat on hand for unexpected guests or cravings.
Adding an optional cream cheese frosting:
While this classic banana bundt cake is delicious on its own, you can take it to the next level by adding cream cheese frosting. It’s a simple mixture of powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla. Spoon it onto the cake and let it beautifully drip down the sides. Just keep in mind that if you do add the frosting, you’ll need to keep the cake refrigerated. Investing in a handy bundt cake keeper will make storing it a breeze!
Serving and enjoying:
When you’re ready to serve this delightful cake, make sure to slice it in a way that allows each slice to be covered in a good drizzle of frosting. The combination of flavors and textures will make your taste buds dance with joy. It’s the perfect cake to bake when you have some really ripe bananas on hand, so don’t let them go to waste!
Other bundt cake recipes to try:
If you’re a fan of bundt cakes, here are a few more recipes you might want to try:
- Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze
- Funfetti Bundt Cake
- Rainbow Bundt Cake
- Irish Cream Bundt Cake
- Butterscotch Bundt Cake
- Raspberry Lemonade Bundt Cake
- Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake
- Snickerdoodle Bundt Cake
Classic Banana Bundt Cake
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ to 1¾ cups mashed very ripe bananas
- 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Instructions
PREPARE THE CAKE:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously butter a 9 to 10-inch (12 cup) bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy using an electric mixer. Add the sugar and beat until pale and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating for about 1 minute after each addition. Reduce the speed to low and mix in the bananas. Finally, mix in half of the dry ingredients, all the sour cream, and then the rest of the flour mixture. Scrape the batter into the pan, tap the pan on the counter to remove air bubbles, and smooth the top.
- Bake for 65 to 75 minutes, or until a thin knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If the cake is browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil after about 30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- Using an electric mixer, blend together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract. Add just enough milk to make the glaze thin enough to drip down the sides of the cake.
- Spoon the glaze onto the top of the cake, letting it flow beautifully down the sides.
Notes
- *The cake will keep at room temperature for up to 5 days if wrapped airtight, or you can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Enjoy this delightful Classic Banana Bundt Cake, and let its flavors bring you joy and comfort. It’s a crowd-pleaser and also makes for a thoughtful gift. Happy baking!
