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Banana Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

This Banana Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze is a moist, tender treat with rich chocolate topping—simple, nostalgic, and perfect for any occasion!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, Banana, Bundt Cake, Chocolate Glaze, Easy
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Banana Bundt Cake:

  • 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature

For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

Banana Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mashed bananas, buttermilk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay!
  • Gently pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Invert it onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan or microwave, melt the unsalted butter. Whisk in the cocoa powder, followed by the milk and vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
  • Once the cake is completely cool, pour the chocolate glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cooling Rack
  • Microwave or Double Boiler

Notes

  • For a moist cake, avoid overmixing the batter to keep the crumb light and tender.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, mix 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice with 1 cup milk and let sit for 5 minutes as a substitute.
  • Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week; freeze unglazed cake for up to 3 months.