Best 7 Banana Ring Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of banana ring cake, a timeless classic that has captivated taste buds for generations. This delectable treat features tender, moist cake layers encasing a luscious filling of sliced bananas, creating a symphony of textures and flavors. The aroma of caramelized bananas mingles with the sweet, buttery cake batter, promising an extraordinary culinary experience.

Along with the classic banana ring cake recipe, this article presents variations to suit diverse preferences. For those seeking a healthier option, the low-fat banana ring cake offers a guilt-free indulgence. For chocolate enthusiasts, the chocolate-banana ring cake combines the richness of chocolate with the fruity sweetness of bananas. Additionally, the sour cream banana ring cake adds a tangy twist to the classic recipe, while the cream cheese banana ring cake introduces a luscious, velvety layer of cream cheese filling. Each variation promises a unique taste adventure, ensuring there's a perfect banana ring cake for every palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST BANANA CAKE I'VE EVER HAD



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This is absolutely the best banana cake I've ever had! It's supremely moist with cream cheese frosting, tons of banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavor.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cake

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large ripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed)
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  • Mash the bananas. I usually just use my mixer for this! Set mashed bananas aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add both sugars and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamed together. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, then beat in the mashed bananas. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is OK.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

THE BEST BANANA CAKE



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This banana cake is delectably moist, perfectly sweet and easy to make. Dark brown sugar and sour cream add depth to the batter, and we added melted butter instead of vegetable oil for a flavor boost. Fluffy cream cheese frosting and swirls of dulce de leche will make you go back for seconds. We also upped the ante by using bananas in two ways -- fresh bananas are mixed into the cake while maple-candied banana chips create a crunchy topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick cooking spray
6 very ripe bananas
2 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons dulce de leche
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup banana chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan (see Cook's Note) with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two longer sides. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
  • For the cake, mash the bananas in a large bowl with a fork or potato masher until very smooth. Whisk in the dark brown sugar, melted butter, sour cream, eggs and vanilla until smooth and combined. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in thirds until just combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Leave the cake in the pan to cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Use the foil overhang to remove the cake from the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, beat the butter, cream cheese and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Reduce to low speed, then add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup of the frosting to a small bowl and stir in the dulce de leche until smooth. Cover both frostings with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to assemble the cake.
  • For the candied banana chips, warm the maple syrup in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until it just starts bubbling. Add the banana chips and cook, tossing and stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until the chips have absorbed almost all the maple syrup and are browned in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately transfer the banana chips to a baking sheet, spread in an even layer and cool completely. Once cool, roughly chop.
  • Transfer the cake to a serving platter. Spread about 3/4 cup plain cream cheese frosting all over the top of the cake.
  • Dollop the dulce de leche frosting and remaining plain frosting on top, then use a small offset spatula to swirl both frostings together in a swooping design, making sure the frosting goes all the way to the edges of the cake. Top with the chopped candied banana chips.

CHEESECAKE-STUFFED BANANA BREAD RING RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ripe bananas, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, vegetable oil, egg, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, butter, heavy cream

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

nonstick cooking spray
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ripe bananas
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter
½ cup heavy cream, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a Bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla, stirring until smooth. Refrigerate.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, oil, egg, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until just combined, without overmixing. Pour half of the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  • With an ice cream scoop, scoop the cream cheese mixture evenly onto the cake batter in the pan, making sure that it does not touch the sides. Pour the rest of the banana bread batter on top and smooth it evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the banana bread is golden.
  • To make the caramel glaze, heat the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Once it begins to melt, stir with a wooden spoon or whisk. When it reaches a boil, add the butter and stir until melted. Remove from the heat, add the heavy cream, and immediately stir until incorporated. (Make sure the cream is at room temperature or else it will curdle the sauce.) Allow the caramel cool and thicken.
  • Invert the banana bread onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Pour the caramel glaze over the cake, letting the excess drip off. Once the glaze has set, slice the cake.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 38 grams

BANANA RING CAKE



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I have has this recipe for a long time- and usually make it for all my holiday and summer block parties. It is moist and very flavorful- great served with pineapple sherbet. I hope you enjoy this family recipe-It was posted in my first book I wrote in 1982 when I worked at the newspaper as a food editor.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CAKE:
2 c granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 c vegetable oil
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c mashed bananas
8 oz can crushed pineapple and juice
1/4 c chopped nuts
ICING:
8 oz pkg. cream cheese , softened
1/2 c butter, at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 lb powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350^. Spray a bundt pan well with non stick cooking spray. Set aside. In a large mixer bowl combine the sugar ,eggs and oil. Mixing well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately with the bananas and pineapple, mix only until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • 2. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 1 1/4 hours; or until tested done by the toothpick test.
  • 3. Icing: Beat together the butter and cream cheese - blend well. add vanilla and stir in; gradually add in powdered sugar until of spreading consistency.(add a little water if necessary).

OLD-FASHIONED BANANA CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 very ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grated zest of 1 orange
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
Walnut halves, for decorating (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar (1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 by 2-inch round cake pan.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the bananas, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on low speed until combined. With the mixer still on low, add the oil, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, turn out onto a cooling rack, and cool completely.
  • Spread the frosting thickly on the top of the cake and decorate with walnut halves, if using.
  • Mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on low speed until just combined. Don't whip! Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

FANTASTIC BANANA CAKE



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Make and share this Fantastic Banana Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WackyJacky

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup sour milk (add lemon juice to milk)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup banana (about 2 mashed)
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Use either sour milk or add lemon juice to milk to sour it.
  • Add baking soda to the milk.
  • Mash bananas.
  • Cream margarine and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Blend in banana followed by the sour milk.
  • Add flour and baking powder.
  • Can either bake as cupcakes or a larger cake.
  • Bake at a 350° oven until lightly browned (about 40 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 23.8, Sodium 158.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 12.4, Protein 2.2

BANANA FUDGE CAKE



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You'll love the banana flavor throughout this moist, fudgy cake and fluffy frosting from Jan Gregory of Bethel, Ohio. "This recipe was given to me by my mother-in-law. It's a favorite at family gatherings," Jan reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package chocolate fudge cake mix (regular size)
1 large ripe banana, mashed
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup water
5-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 small ripe banana, mashed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to package directions, omitting 1/4 cup of the water. Beat on low speed until moistened. Add banana; beat on high for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely. , In a large saucepan, add butter and water. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted; stir until combined and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Add the butter mixture, banana and vanilla; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining sugar until frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost the cake.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful cake.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a smooth and even cake texture.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Fold in the mashed bananas and chopped nuts for a moist and flavorful cake.
  • Bake the cake in a greased and floured bundt pan for a classic ring shape.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing or frosting for a neat and professional finish.

Conclusion:

With its moist texture, sweet banana flavor, and beautiful ring shape, this classic banana ring cake is a delicious and versatile dessert perfect for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it plain, glazed, or frosted, this cake is sure to be a hit with family and friends. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give this easy and flavorful banana ring cake a try.

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