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Banana Bundt Cake

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Banana Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Icing transforms overripe bananas into an incredibly moist, flavorful dessert that's perfect for any occasion. The cake combines the rich sweetness of bananas with warm cinnamon notes, creating a tender crumb that stays moist for days. What makes this recipe special is the silky cream cheese icing that's drizzled over the top, adding just the right amount of tanginess to balance the sweet cake. The beauty of this bundt cake lies in its simplicity - it's straightforward to make yet impressive when served. It's ideal for using up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter, turning them into something spectacular. The combination of Greek yogurt or sour cream in the batter ensures the cake remains incredibly moist, while the cream cheese icing provides the perfect finishing touch.
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Updated on Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:37:58 GMT
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This rich, buttery banana cake topped with velvety cream cheese icing transforms those forgotten ripe bananas into a spectacular dessert. The combination of mashed bananas and sour cream creates an incredibly moist texture that perfectly complements the warm notes of cinnamon throughout the cake. Each slice delivers that comforting banana bread flavor in an elevated, celebration-worthy form.

I stumbled upon this recipe years ago when faced with a bunch of overripe bananas. My family initially requested banana bread, but I wanted something more special for weekend company. This cake converted even my banana-skeptical friends into enthusiasts, and it's now requested for birthdays and potlucks regularly.

The Essential Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour: Creates the sturdy yet tender structure needed for a perfect bundt cake
  • Baking soda: Reacts with the acidity in bananas and sour cream to create the perfect rise
  • Ground cinnamon: Complements the banana flavor with warm, aromatic notes
  • Unsalted butter: Provides rich flavor and tender crumb when properly creamed with sugar
  • Granulated and brown sugars: The combination creates depth of flavor and helps retain moisture
  • Ripe bananas: Look for deeply speckled or black bananas for the sweetest, most intense flavor
  • Sour cream: Adds tanginess while contributing to the incredibly moist texture
  • Cream cheese: Forms the base of the luscious icing that sets this cake apart
  • Confectioners' sugar: Dissolves perfectly into the icing for smooth, sweet results
  • Vanilla extract: Enhances all the flavors while adding aromatic complexity

Preparation Method

Getting Ready
Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 350°F. Thoroughly grease a 12-cup bundt pan. Whisk dry ingredients in a medium bowl.
Creating The Batter
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Incorporate eggs, vanilla, bananas, then alternate dry ingredients with sour cream.
Baking Process
Bake 55-70 minutes until skewer comes out clean. Cover with foil if browning too quickly.
Finishing Touches
Cool 30 minutes in pan before inverting. Top with cream cheese icing after complete cooling.
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Delicious Serving Ideas

Serve warmed with yogurt for breakfast, or as dessert with ice cream/berries. Pairs surprisingly well with aged cheddar or brie.

Customization Options

  • Texture: Add toasted pecans/walnuts
  • Chocolate: Mix in mini chips or Nutella swirl
  • Fruity: Fold in flour-tossed blueberries
  • Spiced: Add nutmeg or cardamom

Keeping It Fresh

Store covered at room temperature (2 days) or refrigerate (5 days). Freeze slices for 3 months. Flavor intensifies by day two.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use frozen bananas for this Banana Bundt Cake?
Yes, frozen bananas work great! Thaw them completely before mashing. They'll be very soft and easy to mash, perfect for creating a moist cake with intense banana flavor.
→ How do I know when my Banana Bundt Cake is fully baked?
Insert a long wooden skewer or thin knife into the deepest part of the cake. It should come out mostly clean with just a few crumbs, but not wet batter. The cake typically takes 55-70 minutes at 350°F.
→ Why did my Banana Bundt Cake stick to the pan?
Bundt pans need to be very thoroughly greased in all the crevices. Use a cooking spray with flour or grease with butter and dust with flour. Make sure to coat every nook and cranny of the pan before adding batter.
→ Can I make this Banana Bundt Cake ahead of time?
Absolutely! This cake stays moist for days. You can bake it 1-2 days ahead and store it covered at room temperature. Add the cream cheese icing just before serving for the best presentation.
→ Can I substitute the sour cream in this recipe?
Yes, you can use plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a slightly lighter option. Both ingredients provide moisture and tanginess that complement the banana flavor.
→ How ripe should the bananas be for Banana Bundt Cake?
The best bananas for baking are very ripe with plenty of brown spots or even mostly brown. These overripe bananas are sweeter and have a stronger banana flavor that will shine in your cake.

Banana Bundt Cake

This Banana Bundt Cake is moist, buttery, and packed with ripe banana flavor, then topped with a silky cream cheese icing that takes it to the next level.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
55 Minutes
Total Time
65 Minutes

Category: Baking & Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 12 Servings (1 bundt cake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ For the banana cake

01 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 2 teaspoons baking soda
03 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 3/4 teaspoon salt
05 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
06 1 cup granulated sugar
07 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
08 2 large eggs, at room temperature
09 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
10 1 3/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (4 bananas)
11 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

→ For the cream cheese icing

12 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
13 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
14 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
15 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 1 to 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk, depending on how thick you want it
17 Pinch of salt

Instructions

Step 01

Center a rack in the oven and preheat to 350°F.

Step 02

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 03

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the beater attachment, beat the butter until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat on medium until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Step 04

Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, if necessary.

Step 05

Reduce the mixer to low and add the mashed bananas. Mix until combined.

Step 06

With the mixer still on low, mix in half of the dry ingredients, the sour cream or Greek yogurt, and then the rest of the dry ingredients. Don't over mix, mix until just combined.

Step 07

Generously grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray. Make sure every part of the pan is greased really well. Scrape the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 08

Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, or until a long wooden skewer or thin knife inserted deep into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean. It's ok if there are a few crumbs, but you don't want the skewer to be wet. If the cake starts to brown too quickly on top, you can loosely tent it with foil. Check around 30 minutes to be safe, every oven is different.

Step 09

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack for 30 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto cake platter or cake stand.

Step 10

While the cake is cooling, make the cream cheese icing. In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla, cream or milk, and pinch of salt. Beat at medium speed until creamy and smooth.

Step 11

Use a spoon to generously drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake. Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

  1. This cake stays moist for days thanks to the bananas and sour cream in the batter.
  2. Make sure your bananas are very ripe with plenty of brown spots for the best flavor.
  3. Recipe adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod.

Tools You'll Need

  • 12-cup Bundt pan
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden skewer or thin knife
  • Cooling rack
  • Cake platter or stand

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains wheat (flour)
  • Contains dairy (butter, sour cream, cream cheese)
  • Contains eggs

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 532
  • Total Fat: 23 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 78 g
  • Protein: 6 g