Banana Pound Cake Recipe 🍌🍰
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Banana Pound Cake, a cherished recipe from my collection of pound cakes. This moist and tender cake is infused with the natural sweetness of bananas and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar or a luscious banana glaze for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for any occasion or as a sweet treat to enjoy during a cozy weeknight!
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 4 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 3762.3
- Fat Content: 154.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 25.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 856.5mg
- Sodium Content: 5154mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 548.9g
- Fiber Content: 10.9g
- Sugar Content: 345.5g
- Protein Content: 50.4g
Servings: 1 Bundt cake
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Eggs |
| 4 | Water |
| 1/3 | Ripe Bananas (mashed) |
| 1/2 | Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix |
| 1 1/3 | All-purpose Flour |
| 1 | Vanilla Extract |
| 1 | Cooking Spray (for greasing) |
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch tube pan with cooking spray, then lightly dust with sugar for a sweet crust on your cake.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, water, mashed bananas, instant vanilla pudding mix, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract.
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Mix the ingredients until well blended, ensuring there are no lumps in the batter.
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Beat the mixture on medium speed for approximately 4 minutes, or until the batter is smooth and creamy.
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Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
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Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, you can dust the cake with powdered sugar for a simple finish, or prepare a delicious banana glaze to drizzle over the top.
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Serve slices of this moist and flavorful Banana Pound Cake as a delightful dessert or sweet treat anytime. Enjoy!
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, you can add a handful of chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the batter.
- Ensure your bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and flavor in the cake.
- To make the banana glaze, simply mix powdered sugar with mashed bananas and a splash of milk until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Indulge in the irresistible combination of bananas and moist pound cake with this simple and delicious recipe. Whether you’re serving it for dessert or enjoying a slice with your morning coffee, this Banana Pound Cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
