Best 8 Banana Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable treat of moist, fluffy banana pound cake, perfected through generations of cherished recipes. With an irresistible aroma that fills your kitchen and a taste that tantalizes the senses, this classic dessert is a true crowd-pleaser. Discover the secrets behind the perfect banana pound cake, from selecting the ripest bananas to achieving the ideal texture. Embark on a culinary journey with our collection of time-honored recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved classic. From the traditional to the delightfully innovative, find the perfect banana pound cake recipe to suit your taste and create cherished memories with loved ones over a slice of pure heaven.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA POUND CAKE



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I adapted a basic pound cake recipe from my great-aunt for this treat. It makes a moist cake that pops out of the pan perfectly. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 teaspoons plus 3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup butter, softened
6 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 teaspoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Grease a 10-in. fluted tube pan. Sprinkle with 3 teaspoons sugar; set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and the remaining 3 cups sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in bananas and extracts. Combine flour and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating just until combined., Pour into prepared pan (pan will be full). Bake at 325° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 75-85 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cake. Store in the refrigerator. May be frozen for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (69g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BANANA POUND CAKE



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After a whole lot of research, I found just what I was looking for: a decadent, rich, and sinful cake with the amazing flavors of the ever so inviting banana. I found it on the Taste Of Home Website and I couldn't be more thankful that I did. The Recipe originally called for a simple powdered sugar glaze, but being me, I decided to take it to the next level by glazing it with my "French Vanilla Cream Cheese Glaze." Look on my other recipes if you wish to find the recipe for it :)

Provided by young n fun

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon sugar, plus
3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup butter, softened
6 eggs
3 mashed bananas
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and grease a bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle tablespoon of sugar onto pan. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  • Once fluffy, add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add mashed bananas and extracts.
  • In a seperate bowl, mix together flour and baking soda.
  • Add flour mixture alternatley with the sour cream to the butter mixture.
  • Pour finished batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 75-85 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

BANANA CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



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I always loved eating this cake. This cake tastes like a cross between Banana Bread and a Dense Delicious Pound Cake....

Provided by dotpotter

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (softened)
2 cups butter (softened)
3 cups sugar (sifted)
3 bananas (softened and slightly brown)
3 cups cake flour (without salt and baking powder)
3 teaspoons baking powder
3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 large eggs (room temperature)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add Butter, Sugar and Cream Cheese to mixing bowl and mix until smooth and creamy (60 sec).
  • Mash the Bananas then add to the mixing bowl and mix well (15 sec).
  • Add Vanilla Extract to the mixing bowl and mix well (15 sec).
  • Add Eggs one at a time, ensure that each Egg is mixed well before adding the next Egg (10 sec per egg).
  • Sift the Cake Flour and Baking Powder together.
  • Add Cake Flour/Baking Powder into the mixing bowl and mix well until the mixture is smooth throughout (90 sec).
  • Grease and Flour at tube pan 10-in or 12-in.
  • Pour cake mixture to pan, put pan into oven and immediately reduce heat to 325 degrees.
  • Bake cake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a wooden tester comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then cool on wire rack.
  • Serve with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and enjoy!

BANANA POUND CAKE THE EASY WAY



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Banana pound cake made with a yellow cake mix. Just dump all ingredients into mixer bowl and beat for 4 minutes. Couldn't be easier!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas
1 (3 3/4 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large mixer bowl.
  • Mix until blended, then beat at medium speed for 4 minutes.
  • Turn batter into lightly greased and floured 10" tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack and cool completely.
  • Serve dusted with confectioners' sugar.

BANANA NUT POUND CAKE



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This is one of our favorites and a great way to use ripe bananas.

Provided by Cathy Malone

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box yellow cake mix
1 box 3.4-ounce vanilla instant pudding
1 c water
4 eggs
¼ c oil
2 small ripe bananas
½ c chopped pecans
cinnamon (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan and set aside. Combine cake mix, pudding mix, cinnamon, water, eggs and oil in a large bowl. Mix for two minutes on medium speed. Stir in bananas and nuts. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cool completely and glaze if desired.

MY FAVORITE BANANA POUND CAKE



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This is oh-so good....the most moist, delicious banana pound cake you will ever eat. I hope you enjoy it as much as we have!

Provided by Photo Momma

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup banana, mashed
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup water
4 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Mix together the mashed bananas, yellow cake mix, pudding mix, vegetable oil, 3/4 cup water, and the eggs. Mix well.
  • Pour into a bundt pan (that has been sprayed generously with non-stick cooking spray.).
  • Bake for 1 hour.
  • Meawhile, in a saucepan, melt the butter, then add 1 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water.
  • When the cake is removed from the oven, pour the sauce on over slowly (with the cake STILL in the pan).
  • Let sit at least 20 minutes to absorb the sauce.

BANANA NUT POUND CAKE



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I used a basic recipe from "Cooking for the Children's Miracle Network" cookbook and doctored it up a bit. It turned out great. Cookbooks are available from JAP member:tiffani ross [tiffani29] I made this cake again tonight and added a cup of chunky peanut butter in place of the pecans. I had to bake it about 10 minutes longer...

Provided by Bill Snead

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large ripe bananas
1 c butter or margarine
2 c granulated sugar
5 large eggs
3 1/2 c self rising flour
1 box vanilla instant pudding
1 c pecan pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
  • 2. Cream butter / margarine add sugar and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • 3. add eggs and beat for one minute with mixer on low speed.
  • 4. add flour and mix well.
  • 5. fold in bananas, instant pudding mix and nuts.
  • 6. stir with a large spoon until well mixed.
  • 7. pour mixture into a well greased large tube cake pan. I use spray like Pam to grease pan.
  • 8. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes. Adjust cooking time according to your oven, but be sure cake is done. A steak or paring knife stuck in middle of cake should come out clean.
  • 9. Let cake cool after baking, run a knife around inside and outside edges and remove cake from outside shell. Run knife under cake and turn out onto cake plate.
  • 10. Prepare Caramel Icing while cake is cooking. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of margarine 1 cup of brown sugar (packed) 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup milk 1 teaspoon pure or 1 tablespoon imitation vanilla flavoring 1 and 1/2 cups of powdered sugar Melt butter and brown sugar in a small sauce pan until sugar is dissolved. Add milk and salt, cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly. Remove from burner and allow to cool. add vanilla and powdered sugar and beat for two minutes with mixer on low speed. Allow caramel icing to cool in refrigerator until it stiffens up somewhat. Ice cake after it has cooled down.

BANANA POUND CAKE



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One of the many recipes pulled from my Granny's good ol' country cookbooks! I've been making this since I got married (in 1995). I recently misplaced it (obviously found it now) and tried in vain to find the recipe elsewhere. I tried several different recipes and none came close to this one. Could be sentimentality, but I think it's the best one out there! I often substitute some unsweetened applesauce for some of the shortening and whole grain flour for all purpose, but for the best pound cake texture and, if it's for a treat - go all out and make it as written! If it lasts long enough, the flavor gets better with each day that passes. I have tried in the past to wrap it and let it sit for a few days, but with my houseful of hungry little beggars, that rarely happens. As soon as they smell it baking, they're waiting with hands outstretched....

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
3 1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 large bananas, overripe & mashed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325.
  • Cream together shortening, butter, and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Add milk and vanilla.
  • Fold in bananas.
  • Pour into a greased and floured tube pan and bake for 1 hour and 10-20 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Yield: 20 servings.
  • **NOTE**.
  • To prevent overbrowning of the top, I lay a piece of aluminum foil over the cake after it turned golden brown. Don't tighten it around cake; just lay it loosely over.

Tips:

  • Cream butter and sugar thoroughly: This creates a light and fluffy batter that will result in a tender and moist cake.
  • Use ripe bananas: Ripe bananas add sweetness and moisture to the cake. The browner the bananas, the sweeter the cake will be.
  • Mash bananas well: This ensures that the bananas are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Gradually add eggs: Adding the eggs one at a time helps to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the correct temperature: The cake should be baked at 350°F (175°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before serving: This allows the cake to set and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

This classic banana pound cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet banana flavor, and nutty streusel topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this recipe a try - you won't be disappointed!

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