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The Best Moist Banana Bundt Cake: Soft, and Super Easy

If you’re like me, there’s something irresistible about the smell of a banana bundt cake baking in the oven. The soft, warm aroma fills your kitchen, making it impossible to wait for that first, melt-in-your-mouth bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Author: Chloe
Servings: 14
Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

For the Banana Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large ripe bananas
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar

For the Brown Sugar Glaze:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Start by gathering all your ingredients and make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature. 
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your Bundt pan with butter or non-stick spray to ensure the cake releases smoothly once baked.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until fully blended. This step ensures that the dry ingredients are evenly mixed, giving the cake a light, airy texture.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition for a smooth batter. Then, stir in the sour cream and mix until smooth. 
  • Mash your ripe bananas and fold them gently into the batter to get that rich, sweet banana flavor.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before turning it onto a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set and makes it easier to glaze later on.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until it becomes smooth and begins to bubble gently.
  • Stir in the brown sugar and let it cook for a few minutes, allowing it to fully dissolve into the butter and form a rich, smooth mixture.
  • Take the saucepan off the heat, then whisk in the vanilla extract, confectioners’ sugar, and milk until smooth and well combined.
  • If the mixture is too thick, gradually add more milk until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Let the glaze cool briefly for a thick, glossy drizzle over the cake.

Notes

  • Opening the oven door too soon can cause the cake to collapse, so wait until it’s nearly done to check.
  • Make sure the cake is fully baked by doing the toothpick test, don’t rely only on time.
Category: Cakes
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