Banana Bundt Cake

Name: Banana Bundt Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup Gluten Free Flour; 1 tsp Baking soda; 2 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 3 Large bananas; 1/2 cup Milk; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp Avocado oil; 2 tsp Vanilla extract

Maria Connie Villa February 22, 2022

Servings: 10 Total Time: 50 mins Difficulty: Beginner

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This Banana Bundt Cake is everything you wish for in a banana bread but without the unhealthy stuff. It is vegan and gluten free!

Why will you love this Banana Bundt Cake?

This banana bundt cake is vegan, gluten free, nutritious, and yummy. It is also nut free, refined sugar free, free of colorants, and because it is vegan, it does not contain eggs, dairy or any animal ingredients. The banana taste is bold, and its texture is delightful. The BEST banana bundt cake ever!

As I was working on a food photography workshop, I saw all these beautiful pictures of bundt cakes, but could only imagine how these gorgeous looking cakes tasted. I wanted to make my first bundt cake to taste and photograph myself. So here it is! This is my first bundt cake recipe and photography. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know in the comments below what you think.

Key ingredients and items you need for the banana bundt cake

Ingredients

Bananas, very ripe
Gluten free flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
Plant based milk, or any milk you like
Avocado oil, or any oil you prefer. We recommend avocado oil, coconut oil, or grapeseed oil.
Vanilla extract. Believe me, the vanilla extract you use matters. The more delicious the better the taste. Try bourbon vanilla extract.

Items

Measuring spoons: 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon, 1/2 teaspoon
Measuring cups: 1 cup, 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup
Whisk or mixing spoons
Two bowls, one for the dry ingredients, and another one for the wet ingredients
Bundt cake mold for the oven

What makes this banana bundt cake “healthy” and what are the nutritious benefits?

Nutritious benefits of bananas: A medium-sized banana contains the following nutrients (1):

Potassium: 9% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 33% of the RDI
Vitamin C: 11% of the RDI
Magnesium: 8% of the RDI
Copper: 10% of the RDI
Manganese: 14% of the RDI
Fiber: 3.1 grams

This banana bundt cake is considered healthy because it is fully plant based and as such it is egg free, dairy free, and free of animal ingredients. It is also gluten free and does not have added sweeteners. It only contains the natural sweet taste of the bananas.
We used avocado oil, which has a mild taste and a high smoke point. Avocado oil is also a good source of oleic acid, vitamin E, and monounsaturated fat. The monosaturated fat, such as in the avocado oil, has been linked to help reduce LDL cholesterol and increase HDL cholesterol.

How to make gluten free banana bundt cake step by step

Preheat your oven to 350° and lightly grease a bundt pan with coconut oil or any oil you prefer. Add a little bit of sugar to the pan on top of the oil. Alternatively, instead of the sugar, add some flour to the pan. This is a tip for helping your bundt cake to come out easier.
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl: gluten free flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. If you are adding solid sweetener such as granulated sugar (1/4 cup to 1 cup), you can add in this step with the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas, and then add the oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. If you are using a liquid sweetener such as maple syrup (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup) you can add it in this step.
Mix both bowls with wet and dry ingredients until combined. Do not overmix. The batter will become foamy and a little heavy. This is perfectly normal.
Pour batter into greased bundt cake pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Let it cool out of the oven and unmold. Serve with your favorite coffee, latte, tea or by itself. Have it for breakfast with your favorite fruit. Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Useful tips and tricks for the perfect vegan banana bundt cake

Optional Add-Ins and Variations: This recipe has no sweetener added. However, if you have a sweet tooth and you are okay consuming a little bit of sweets, you can add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of any sugar you like. For example, coconut sugar and pure cane sugar will work beautifully. If you prefer to use a liquid sweetener such as maple syrup or agave, use about 1/4 to 1/2 cup. For an oil free recipe, substitute the 2 tablespoons of oil for 2 tablespoons of unsweetened apple sauce.
How to serve this banana bundt cake or what to serve it with? Serve with your favorite latte, coffee, tea or by itself. For breakfast with fruit or take it as a snack on the go.
How to make the bundt cake slide out from the mold without breaking? Coat the bundt cake mold with oil and sprinkle some sugar. Wait for the cake to cool down for about 10-15 minutes and it should come out beautifully. (Thanks Sabrina and Gabrielle for the sugar tip!) Also, instead of sprinkling sugar, add a thin layer of flour on top of the oil to coat your pan. This also helps prevent sticking.
How to store this banana bundt cake? Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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