This easy banana bundt cake recipe is a cross between a sweet banana bread and a sweet banana cake! Topped with a peanut butter glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit!
I’ve decided I’m a big fan of bundt cakes. I mean, just look at that glaze. Who needs cake when there’s a big batch of glaze like that?! (I do. I always need cake.)
It’s a ridiculously easy way to get your cake fix, and considering my love for all things cake (hence my above need), that is a HUGE win in my book.
Perhaps too big of a win, because lately, between this and this, three more upcoming cake recipes (I’m obsessed), and taking a trip to Dots, there really hasn’t been a day where cake hasn’t been around.
It’s not the worst problem in the world.
Peanut butter and banana is a perfect match. A real love connection, if you will.
They go together like milk and cookies, mint and chocolate, and hot chocolate with marshmallows.
Like I mentioned earlier, to get this peanut butter and banana fix, really all you need to do is mix a bunch of ingredients in a bowl, dump them into a bundt cake, and then drizzle the glaze all over.
Easy peasy (no lemon squeezy because lemon would be weird in this).
This cake is a real party.
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 Tbsp milk I used 2%, but whole works fine as well
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a bundt pan with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until well combined. Add in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing until just combined.
- Add in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and cake tester comes out clean.
- With a mixer, beat peanut butter until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add in powdered sugar, beginning with 1 cup. Add in vanilla extract and and 2 Tbsp of milk, beating until well combined. If glaze is too thin, add in the last 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. If it's too thick, add in the last tablespoon of milk.
- Pour glaze over the cake, allow to harden (about 5-10 minutes) and enjoy!
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Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet says
That glaze looks completely amazing!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I REALLY need to invest in a bundt pan! I mean, this cake is absolutely gorgeous and how can you go wrong with a peanut butter glaze?! Never! Haha.
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
I’m with you…I heart bundt cakes. I love that moment you flip it over and it comes out perfect! 🙂 This glaze looks so good. Think if I lick the screen it’ll taste the same? Hehe.
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
I just love the banana and peanut butter combo! 🙂 This cake looks amazing- love that glaze…
Ashley says
I’ve always loved the way bundt cakes look! They are so pretty! And with peanut butter and banana?? Um yes please!
Michelle@The Complete Savorist says
I am a bundt fan. I find them easier for me, a non-baker to make, layer cakes frighten me. The flavor combo you’ve created is delicious.
Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar says
I LOVE banana cake and the peanut butter glaze sounds so good on this!! Peanut butter + banana is one of my favorite combos!
Carol A says
Recipe worked great! Instead of regular PB I used PUMPKIN SPICE PEANUT BUTTER and I Double Glazed the cake. Wonderful recipe, the banana flavor was subtle and nice, not to overwhelming of banana.
Lisa says
I made the cake this afternoon and followed directions to a “T” except for adding a little extra(about 2 Tbs) mashed banana. I know the recipe says check at 45mins , but if it’s my first time trying a recipe I’ll check it 5 mins earlier than called for. Glad I did. The cake was definitely done.
I doubled the glaze recipe as I had read in the comments someone else had, and plus, who doesn’t like a little extra glaze? I poured it all on the cake and it was enough to cover it and then some. Then I was concerned I had too much glaze! But, after eating a slice the cake to icing ratio was pretty good, especially since I felt like the cake was a bit too dry. Others who had it at our dinner party didn’t seem to think so and we all went in for a small second serving…the icing is really good and not too sweet, I think it’s cuz I used a natural peanut butter with no added sugar(Costco Organic smooth Pb)
Peggy says
I was looking for a peanut butter glaze for my son’s birthday cake. I came upon this but didn’t make the banana cake. Instead I made a devil’s food cake in the bundt pan and poured half the batter and filled center with mini peanut butter cups, topped off with batter and baked. Then I added the glaze and decorated with peanut butter cups. It looks amazing and the glaze is delicious. He is going to love it!
Mary Biel says
This is so good! My son said I can’t make your banana bread anymore, only this!
Thank you!