Best 5 Light Banana Bundt Cake Recipes

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Banana bundt cakes are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their moist texture and sweet banana flavor, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. If you are looking for a recipe that is both light and flavorful, there are several options available that use simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Whether you prefer a classic banana bundt cake or a more unique variation, you are sure to find the perfect recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA BUNDT CAKE



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The BEST banana bundt cake recipe. Topped with cream cheese frosting, this moist banana bundt is easy and perfect for any occasion!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup unsalted butter ((2 sticks), at room temperature)
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange (optional)
2 large eggs (at room temperature)
4 large bananas (very ripe, mashed (1 1/2-1 3/4 cups))
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (plus 2 tablespoons, at room temperature)
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese (at room temperature (do not use fat free))
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 9- to 10-inch (12-cup) bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, white whole wheat flour, baking soda, and kosher salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the granulated sugar and cream into the butter at medium speed until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 additional minutes, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
  • Beat in the vanilla and orange zest. Scrape down the bowl, then add the eggs one at a time, beating for about 1 minute after each egg is added. Reduce the mixer speed to low and mix in the mashed bananas.
  • With the mixer still on low, add half of the dry ingredients (the mixture may look curdled), mixing just until combined, then add the yogurt, followed by the rest of the flour mixture.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, then tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove any of the bubbles. Smooth the top.
  • Place the pan directly on the oven rack (do not use a baking sheet) and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until a thin knife inserted deep into the center of the cake comes out clean (the baking time can vary based on the moisture content of your bananas, so be sure to check it early to ensure it doesn't overbake, and don't be afraid to go a few minutes longer if the knife is not yet coming out clean). Check the cake at the 30-minute mark; if it is browning too quickly, tent it loosely with foil.
  • Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes, then gently unmold it onto the rack to cool completely. If you have time, wrap the cooled cake in plastic and allow it to sit overnight before serving-it's even better the next day.
  • To prepare the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter on medium speed until smooth and combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then the vanilla bean paste and salt. Increase the speed to high, and continue beating until completely smooth and combined.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, cut into slices, and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 16), Calories 422 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 45 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

BANANA POUND CAKE



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I adapted a basic pound cake recipe from my great-aunt for this treat. It makes a moist cake that pops out of the pan perfectly. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons plus 3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup butter, softened
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with 3 teaspoons sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and the remaining 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas and extracts. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating just until combined., Pour into prepared pan (pan will be full). Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 75-85 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake. Store in the refrigerator. May be frozen for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LIGHT & FLUFFY BANANA BUNDT CAKE



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I have been making this banana cake for many years. It's fool proof. The recipe is really easy. The cake is always light and fluffy. It's just yummy!!

Provided by kmergirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 bundt cake, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons oil
2 eggs
2 cups Jiffy baking mix
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup banana, over ripened and mashed

Steps:

  • Grease and flour bundt pan.
  • Cream together sugar and shortening.
  • Add eggs, vanilla and oil. Beat on high speed 2-3 minutes.
  • Add Jiffy mix and mashed bananas. Beat until well blended.
  • Pour into bundt pan.
  • Bake 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes until toothpick test comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 23.6, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.2, Protein 2.4

BANANA BUNDT CAKE



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This recipe simply repeats a mistake I made trying to follow the Banana Banana Bread recipe with a deliciously moist result, turning a banana bread into a banana cake. Big banana flavor without a lot of time or effort!

Provided by carola

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
6 tablespoons turbinado sugar
1 ¼ cups mashed overripe bananas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Place butter and sugar in a blender; process until sugar is almost completely dissolved; pour into a bowl. Stir in mashed bananas and egg until well blended; pour banana mixture into flour mixture and stir until batter is just combined. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting cake onto a plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 159.4 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

LIGHT BANANA BUNDT CAKE



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This banana cake is very light, fluffy and has a great tang to the icing. It's lower in calories and nice enough for company or simply breakfast. I use less sugar than is typical, if you prefer a noticeably sweet cake, add 1 full cup. I also find the cake takes a little more than one smashed banana, and you can use the rest of the second for the frosting

Provided by lolablitz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/2 cup finely mashed overripe banana
2/3 cup fat free Greek yogurt
icing
2 tablespoons butter
2 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup overripe banana, mashed

Steps:

  • Sift together flour and soda.
  • Cream butter, sugar and vanilla.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, and bananas.
  • Stir in sifted ingredients alternately with yogurt.
  • Pour into greased and floured bundt pan.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, mix 2 Tbs butter, 2 oz cream cheese, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla and 1/4 cup banana in a bowl until creamy.
  • Remove cake from oven and allow to rest in pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
  • Remove cake from pan and allow to cool completely.
  • Frost when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 61.9, Sodium 227.6, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 22.3, Protein 3.9

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture. Overripe bananas are ideal.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients mix together smoothly.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing or frosting. This will help the glaze or frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This light banana bundt cake is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet banana flavor, and delicate glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a special event, this cake is sure to please everyone.

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