This easy Banana Bundt Cake recipe is moist and delicious, topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. I can't think of a sweeter way to use overripe bananas.
If you love homemade cake recipes, try my Yellow Cake, Chocolate Trifle, White Texas Sheet Cake, or Sticky Toffee Pudding!
Why I love this cake:
- Easy – This simple banana bundt cake uses basic ingredients I always have on hand and is really quick to make. If you don't have over ripe bananas, follow my tutorial for how to ripen bananas.
- Texture – The texture is similar to banana bread, but it is slightly softer and more cake-like. It is also sweeter than banana bread.
- Cream Cheese Frosting – The addition of homemade cream cheese frosting makes this cake perfect. Serve it for special brunches, bridal and baby showers, or dessert.
How to make Banana Bundt Cake:
Make the Batter: Combine dry ingredients in one bowl (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). In a separate bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar then add the eggs and vanilla.
Add Bananas: Mix in mashed bananas and buttermilk. Slowly add the dry ingredients, stirring gently, just until fully incorporated.
Bake: Pour into greased bundt pan (check out my tips below) and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Then gently run a thin butter knife around the top edges of the bundt pan and invert cake onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Frost: Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting. I use the large round top of a pastry bag to pipe the frosting in lines, but you can frost it with the back of the spoon, all over the top of the banana bread bundt cake, if you'd like.
Storing and Freezing Instructions:
To Store: Cover cake and store at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
To Freeze: Wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. If the cake is frosted, flash freeze it for 30 minutes to help set the frosting, then cover and freeze. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature before serving.
Recipe Variations:
- Healthier: Double my recipe for Skinny Banana Bread and pour it into a greased bundt pan. Bake as instructed.
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bundt Cake: Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips before pouring in bundt pan.
- Banana Blueberry Bundt Cake: Roll 1 cup of blueberries in flour then fold into the batter before pouring in the bundt pan.
- Banana Nut Bundt Cake: Fold in 2/3 cup of chopped nuts into the batter, then pour into bundt pan. You can also sprinkle some chopped nuts on top after you frost it!
More Bundt Cakes:
- Nothing Bundt Cake
- Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake
- Red Velvet Bundt Cake
- Chocolate Bundt Cake
- Homemade Rum Cake
- Poppyseed Cake
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Recipe
Banana Bundt Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 bananas , mashed
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1/4 cup butter , softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease and flour bundt pan: Use a pastry brush to spread a very thin, even layer of shortening all over the inside of the bundt pan. Add a pinch of flour and dust it over the pan. Hold the pan over the sink and tap it hard, in a circular motion, all around the edges so the flour lightly covers the inside of the pan.
- Combine dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar, using electric hand mixers or a stand mixer, until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Mix in the buttermilk and mashed bananas.
- Add the dry ingredients, stirring gently, just until combined.
- Bake: Pour into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream butter and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and mix for several minutes, until fluffy. Add more powdered sugar, if needed.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe adapted from Hungry Hungry Highness.
I originally shared this recipe April 2019. Updated May 2021 and February 2024.
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My daughter made this for me for my birthday dinner. Best banana cake I ever had. Loved it!
Can I add walnuts?
Yes, of course. 1/2-1 cup would work great
This sounds and looks So Good! I can’t wait to try it!
This sounds and looks So Good! I can’t wait to try it!
Is a bundt pan necessary? Is it possible to use 8″ rounds or a 9″ X 13″?
A 9×13 should fit it well, or if it seems too full, use some of the extra batter for cupcakes/muffins pan.
You’re recipe came out perfect! My husband who’s not a fan of banana’s even went back for a second slice in less than 5 minutes. It was a family hit.
Thank you for all your amazing recipes.
Cheers.
If I don’t have buttermilk, do you think regular milk would suffice?
Do you have white vinegar, lemon juice, or plain greek yogurt? Any of those can be mixed with milk to make your own buttermilk! https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/how-to-make-buttermilk/
I’m going to make this now. I believe sour cream would be a good substitute for buttermilk here, wouldn’t it?
Absolutely excellent!!! My husband thinks I did a great job… but really all I did was follow your recipe! Thank you!
Made this for a friend’s birthday…
Hope it’s good!
Looks very nice.
I used plant butter instead of regular butter,
Trying this recipe for the first time. Banana Cake came out great.
Great recipe!!! My whole family loved it!