Get ready to go bananas on this banana pound cake! It’s perfectly moist, rich and buttery and ready in an hour. Yum!
If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for new dessert recipes that are both delicious And Easy to make. And if you’re a banana fan, you’re going to love this banana pound cake recipe. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion, from a casual brunch to a fancy dinner party.
First, let’s talk about the texture of this cake. It is dense, but not heavy. It is moist, but not wet. It’s just the right combination of fluffy and substantial. And the smell? Well, it’s definitely banana-y! But it’s sweet and buttery, with a hint of vanilla. It’s basically everything you want in a pound cake with the added bonus of banana goodness.
One of the things I love about this recipe is that So easy to make. You don’t need any fancy equipment or ingredients – just a mixing bowl, a hand mixer and some basic pantry staples. And if you’ve read some overripe bananas, this is it perfect Ways to use them.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s bake!
Tips and variations
Add nuts or chocolate chips.
If you’re feeling fancy, you can add some chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) or chocolate chips to the pound cake batter. Just fold them into the batter before pouring into the pan.
Top with simple syrup.
I topped my banana pound cake with a simple glaze, but you could serve it with simple syrup as an alternative. Just mix equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, then simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Poke a few holes in the top of the cake with a toothpick. Then drizzle over the cake just before serving.
Make it gluten free.
If you want to make a gluten-free version of this cake, you can substitute a gluten-free flour mix for all-purpose flour. Or check out this Gluten Free Banana Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. I have a vegan pound cake recipe!
Make mini pound cakes.
Finally, if you want to make mini banana pound cakes instead of a large one, you can use a muffin tin instead of a bundt pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly – they’ll probably need about 20-25 minutes in the oven.
And there you have it – a delicious and easy banana pound cake recipe, with some helpful tips and variations to make it your own. I hope you enjoy making and eating this cake as much as I do!
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Banana Pound Cake
This banana pound cake recipe is perfectly moist, rich and buttery and ready in under an hour. Yum!
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Calories: 1683kcal
4 serving
instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F, grease and flour a bundt pan and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; Set aside
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar and brown sugar
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Add eggs one at a time; Mix well after each addition
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Mix in the banana and vanilla extract
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Gradually add the flour mixture first followed by the sour cream mixture
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Alternately add the flour and sour cream in 2-3 small additions
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Mix well after each addition.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, then bake in the preheated oven.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely
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Prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and milk together until smooth.
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Drizzle over completely cooled cake
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition (approximate)
Calories: 1683kcalSugars: 259gProtein: 22gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 37gPolyunsaturated Fats: 4gMonounsaturated fats: 17gTrans fats: 2gCholesterol: 402mgSodium: 791mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 5gSugar: 171gVitamin A: 2199IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 228mgIron: 7mg