Banana and Peanut Bundt Cake
- Vegetarian
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 45 min
- Serving: 8
- Cost: Low
- Note + 1 hour for the cake to cool
PRESENTATION
Banana peanut cake is, like, a total favorite in American kitchens. Especially when those overripe bananas are sitting there, begging to be used. Honestly, instead of tossing them, mash them into a moist puree for this banana peanut butter cake. So, so good. It’s got this classic texture and a tender bite. The trick? Use those extra ripe bananas. They bring a stronger, sweet flavor and make the whole house smell amazing while it bakes. And you know, this recipe is a win-win: it cuts down on food waste and creates a banana peanut cake that’s pretty much foolproof. Can't go wrong.
While some folks go for pancakes or banana chips with less ripe fruit, this cake is the go-to when you want something family-friendly and a bit special. Many people top their peanut butter banana cake with a simple glaze or homemade peanut butter frosting. Adds a creamy finish that pairs perfectly. Really, it does. And look, the combo of nutty and sweet flavors sets it apart from your ordinary banana bread. In the South, it might be baked as a bundt cake for family gatherings—which is awesome—while others keep it simple with just a dusting of powdered sugar. Thing is, no matter how you serve it, this banana peanut butter cake is a hit with both kids and adults. And fits perfectly with that easy banana cake vibe.
Transforming fruit that’s almost trash into a crowd-pleaser is, frankly, pretty great. With so many banana dessert options out there, this one stands out for being moist, flavorful, and a touch nostalgic. So here's the thing, next time you see bananas going brown on the counter, don’t toss them—try this cake. And you'll see how those leftovers turn into something delicious and comforting. Whether it’s for a weekend treat or a casual get-together, this cake is sure to become a real favorite in your home.
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INGREDIENTS
- Ingredients for a 9-inch mold
- Bananas 1.6 cups (240 g) - The ripe pulp of 2 bananas
- Peanuts ¼ cup (35 g) - toasted and unsalted
- Type 00 flour 0.8 cup (100 g)
- Rice flour ¾ cup (100 g)
- Brown sugar ½ cup (110 g)
- Eggs 3.9 oz (110 g) - (about 2 at room temperature)
- Buttermilk ¾ cup (170 g) - at room temperature
- Baking powder 2 ½ tsp (10 g)
- Chia seeds 1 tbsp (10 g)
- Fine salt 1 tsp
- for the topping
- Dark chocolate 2.5 oz (70 g)
- Brown sugar 5 ½ tbsp (70 g)
- Peanuts 0.07 cup (10 g) - toasted and unsalted
- Water 2 cups (140 g)
How to prepare Banana and Peanut Bundt Cake
To make the banana and peanut bundt cake, first soak the chia seeds in the buttermilk for 4-5 minutes (1-2). Meanwhile, chop the peanuts with a knife and set them aside 3.
Mash the bananas with a fork 4 to obtain a puree 5. Meanwhile, in a bowl, pour in the eggs, the sugar 6
and the salt 7. Use electric beaters to mix the ingredients 8 until the mixture is light, then add the banana puree 9.
Continue to mix with the beaters and pour in the buttermilk with the chia seeds 10. Then add the dry ingredients (flour and baking powder) by sifting them through a sieve 11. Finally, add the chopped peanuts 12
and mix for another minute 13. Grease a bundt cake mold with a diameter of 9 inches and 4 inches in height 14 and pour the batter inside 15.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F on the middle rack for 40 minutes. At the end of baking, remove the bundt cake from the oven 16 and let it cool for a few minutes. Then remove the cake from the mold by flipping it onto a wire rack 17 and let it cool for an hour at room temperature. Meanwhile, finely chop the chocolate with a knife 18 and transfer it to a bowl.
Pour the water 19 and sugar 20 into a saucepan without stirring, bring to a boil, and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes 21.
Pour the syrup over the chocolate 22 and emulsify the sauce with an immersion blender, being careful not to create air bubbles 23, then pour the obtained glaze over the bundt cake 24.
Chop the peanuts for decoration 25 and distribute them over the surface of the cake 26. The banana and peanut bundt cake is now ready to be served 27!