Description
Southern charm meets sweet indulgence in this banana pudding bundt cake, blending creamy nostalgia with classic dessert perfection. Moist layers infused with banana flavor and vanilla pudding will transport you straight to grandma’s kitchen, promising pure comfort in every delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
Cake Mix Components:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) vanilla cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) instant banana pudding mix
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- Whipped topping for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat a Bundt pan with non-stick spray or butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Blend all wet and dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Transfer the smooth batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading evenly and gently tapping the pan to eliminate potential air pockets.
- Position the pan in a preheated oven at 350F (175C) and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, monitoring closely and testing for doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center.
- Allow the cake to rest inside the pan for 10 minutes, which helps it settle and prevents potential crumbling during removal.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely to room temperature to enhance structural integrity.
- Optional: Embellish the cake’s surface with a delicate layer of whipped cream or fluffy topping just before serving to add a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Mash bananas thoroughly to ensure a smooth, creamy texture throughout the cake, preventing lumpy spots.
- Use overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and deeper banana flavor.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version of the cake that’s lower in fat.
- Create a gluten-free option by using a gluten-free cake mix and checking pudding mix ingredients for wheat-based additives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg