Banana Bundt Cake

Old Fashioned Banana Cake

I came across my old recipe card files while I was cleaning out my hobby closet and found this incredible banana crunch cake recipe from my mom.

The original recipe called for a boxed mix of coconut pecan frosting, which I couldn't find anywhere, so I decided to try it with a premade canned version.

The result became one of my favorite banana cake recipes of all time.

The banana cake filling comes out a little moister than the crumb-type mixture it originally had but it just happened to wind up being everyone's favorite part of the cake. Go figure!

Why This is the Best Ever Banana Bundt Cake

The top reasons this is one of the best cake recipes are: the ease of making banana cake with cake mix, all the flavors and textures it has with the ingredients, and the simplicity of a bundt cake. Let's dive into all the ways this becomes more than just a plain 'ole ordinary banana cake:

• It's a caramel banana cake
• It's a coconut banana cake
• It's a banana nut cake
• It's a banana oatmeal cake
• It's a banana cake with sour cream
• It's a banana cake without butter
• It's a banana cake without buttermilk
• It's a banana cake without milk

WOW! Who knew one cake could have all those awesome things about it?

Ingredients for A Banana Cake

All you need are two bowls, a bundt or tube pan, and 6, yep you read that right - only 6 ingredients for this easy banana cake recipe. Here's a quick list:

• Canned Coconut Pecan frosting - Pillsbury brand recommended
• Old-fashioned Rolled Oats - make sure not to use quick-cooking oats
• Sour Cream - for moistness and a little tang
• Eggs - will give structure to the cake
• Ripe bananas - a great way to use bananas past their prime
• Yellow Cake Mix - Duncan Hines recommended

How to Make Banana Bundt Cake with Cake Mix and Sour Cream

1. Place the coconut-pecan frosting and oats in a medium bowl.
2. Stir well and set aside.
3. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, eggs, and mashed bananas.
4. Beat until smooth.
5. Continue beating while adding the cake mix
6. Mix for 2 minutes at medium speed.

7. Scoop ⅓ of the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
8. Crumble ⅓ of the pecan filling over the batter.
9. Place another ⅓ of the batter over the pecan-oat mixture.
10. Crumble another ⅓ of the pecan-oat mixture over the batter. Repeat steps 7 & 8 one more time.
11. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 50-60 minutes.
12. Let cool in pan on wire rack. When cool, invert to remove from pan then invert again onto a wire rack so pecan-oat mixture is on top.

Super Moist Banana Cake Without Frosting

This banana nut cake doesn't need a glaze or frosting because it is rich enough, just as it is.

You won't be able to wait to dive in. And it's just as good warm as it is cold, so go ahead and dig in!

Best Way to Grease and Flour a Bundt Pan

The best way to grease a bundt pan is with shortening. Most all the non-stick sprays contain lecithin that will eventually build up on your pan and make the cake stick to it more. If you don't want to use shortening, the best substitutes are butter or lard.

If you have a decorative bundt pan with groves, use a pastry brush to paint the shortening on the pan.

Once the pan is greased, add some flour and shake the pan around, turning it to coat the entire surface with flour. Turn your pan upside down and tap it to release excess flour.

2CM Pro Tip: If you are baking a chocolate cake, use cocoa powder instead of flour to dust the bundt or cake pan.

How to Store and Freeze

To Store: Cover the cake with plastic wrap or put it in a cake container. Store it at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up a 1 week.

To Freeze: Make sure the cake is completely cooled. Wrap it in plastic wrap and then with aluminum foil. It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To Thaw: Transfer the cake from the freezer to the refrigerator and thaw overnight. Set the cake on the counter to come to room temperature before serving.

Banana Nut Bundt Cake

Whether you're a newbie baker or one that's been doing it for umpteen years, this banana cake with nuts is for you. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!

More Easy Cake Recipes

And when you find out how delicious this cake mix banana cake turns out, you'll have to give these easy cakes a try:

• One Bowl Apple Cake with caramel sauce is perfect for fall.
• Chocolate Magic Cake makes its own layers as it bakes.
• Mocha Cake with Chocolate Espresso Ganache has only 3 ingredients.
• Pineapple Dump Cake from Fantabulosity
• Strawberry Mug Cake with chocolate ganache is made in the microwave.

Find lots of easy dessert recipes here on 2CM!