Want a moist Banana Bundt Cake sour cream is the secret! Of course, ripe bananas hold some nice moisture themselves. The brown butter used in the bundt cake recipe adds both flavor and enhances a moist texture, but sour cream ensures it. The banana cake recipe with sour cream is soft and moist with a lot of banana flavor. The cake is often baked in a bundt pan, which gives it a distinctive shape and allows for even baking, but the banana cake can just as easily be made in other cake pans or a baking dish.
Moist Banana Bundt Cake: Sour Cream
Sour cream is used in this banana bundt cake both to ensure moisture and to create a dense yet tender crumb. Both the richness of the sour cream and it's acidity improve the results. The acid in sour cream helps activate baking soda, which is essential for the cake's rise, and sour cream provides a tangy flavor that contrasts well with the sweetness of bananas. It can improve many cakes over using milk.
While I say the moistness of the banana cake recipe comes from the sour cream it is not the only secret utilized in this cake.
Brown Butter in the Banana Bundt Cake
This moist banana bundt cake has an added subtle nutty toasted flavor thanks to using browned butter rather than just simple softened butter. Browning the butter adds flavor but also reduces the moisture in the butter, that is not a concern in this recipe as the bananas and sour cream provide more than ample moisture.
Bananas and other Ingredients
When making this banana cake, be sure to use very ripe bananas, those that are heavily spotted but not completely black. At this stage, the bananas provide the best flavor. Mash the bananas well to enhance the cake's moisture and banana flavor. The recipe uses all-purpose flour for structure and a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar, which enhances both the flavor and moisture of the cake. Baking soda is also included as a leavening agent, reacting with the sour cream and bananas to create a light, moist texture.
Bundt pan and other Cake Pan Options
When it comes to baking the perfect banana bundt cake, the bundt pan you choose can make all the difference. The classic ring shape of a bundt cake isn’t just for looks, it helps the cake bake evenly and gives your banana bundt that signature, beautiful presentation. For most banana bundt cake recipes, a 10- or 12-cup bundt pan is ideal. This size allows the batter to rise and bake through without overflowing, ensuring your cake comes out with a tender crumb and a lovely golden crust.
The material of your bundt pan also plays a key role in the final result. Nonstick bundt pans are a favorite among bakers because they make it easy to release your banana bundt cake without sticking, especially when paired with a light coating of cooking spray or butter. Traditional metal pans are another great option, offering even heat distribution for a perfectly baked cake. Silicone bundt pans are gaining popularity too, thanks to their flexibility and easy cleanup, though you’ll want to be extra careful when unmolding your cake to keep its shape intact.
As I mentioned earlier the sour cream banana cake also bakes well in other cake pans. The main options are; two 8x4 loaf pans, two 8 inch round pans or a 9x13 inch baking dish. Baking times will need to be adjusted, but the same glaze can be used. If making a traditional layer cake I would recommend my cinnamon buttercream frosting.
Baking Tips:
While baking the banana bundt cake with sour cream, if you notice the top is browning too quickly, you can cover it with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for a short time before inverting it to help it release better. If the bundt cake gets stuck, cooling it on a wire rack can help it release from the pan. You can also use a thin knife and rubber spatula to gently loosen the cake from the bundt pan.
Place the banana sour cream cake on a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before covering with the orange icing. Icing helps seal in the moisture of the cake. The banana bundt cake does have some similarity to banana bread, but the texture is a bit more cake-like.
More Bundt Cakes
Bundt cakes are easy to make, but look lovely and are so easy to cut and serve. Try some of my other recipes:
- Cranberry Sour Cream Bundt Cake
- Oatmeal-Molasses Pumpkin Cake with Caramel Glaze and Candied Pumpkin Seed Topping
- Walnut Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake
- Baby Banana Cakes (Mini-Bundts) with Vanilla Caramel Glaze
Another recipe that benefits from the use of sour cream is my Sour Cream Cookies, which are a must make for the holidays!
Banana Bundt Cake Recipe with Sour Cream
Ingredients
- 8 oz unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large over ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
Orange Glaze
- 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour a bundt pan.
- Place small skillet over medium heat. Add butter. Melt and allow to brown, stirring frequently. Butter should be lightly browned, not burnt. Set aside.
- Beat eggs and vanilla together, then mix in the browned butter, bananas, sour cream sugar and sea salt.
- I another bowl mix the baking powder into the flour, then add to wet mixture. Stir well until batter is smooth.
- Scoop batter into bundt pan and smooth out. Bake for approximately 50 min. until inserted pick pulls clean.
- Cool for about 5 -10 min, then flip onto a cooling rack. Once fully cool mix the icing ingredients and spread over the top of bundt cake. Allow to drip down.
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Notes
Other Glaze Options
For Cream Cheese Glaze:- 4 oz softened cream cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Pinch of salt
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