- Too dense/gummy.
- Banana makes batter heavy. Overmixing with flour creates gumminess. Just fold it in!
Banana Lemon Bundt Cake
In ripe bananas, starch converts to sugar, acting as a natural sweetener and binder (even replacing eggs). The acidity of lemon cuts through this sweetness, creating perfect balance. Brown-spotted bananas are best for this!
Ingredients
2
cups
All-Purpose Flour
3/4
cup
Sugar
1/2
cup
Butter (softened)
3
large
Eggs
2
large
Ripe Bananas (mashed)
1
whole
Lemon (Zest and Juice)
2 1/2
tsp
Baking Powder
1
pinch
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Bundt pan
- Fork (for mashing)
- Mixer
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan.
Tip: Banana batters stick easily due to sugar content.
2
✓
Mash bananas with lemon juice.
Tip: Lemon prevents browning and brightens flavor.
3
✓
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one by one.
Tip: Airy base is key.
4
✓
Add banana and lemon zest.
Tip: Mix smooth.
5
✓
Fold in flour mixed with salt and baking powder.
Tip: Do not overmix to avoid toughness.
6
✓
Bake 45 mins. Toothpick test!
Tip: Banana cakes stay moist; clean toothpick means done.
7
✓
Cool 10-15 mins before inverting.
Tip: Structure is fragile when hot.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 3 large Eggs
- 2 large Ripe Bananas (mashed)
- 1 whole Lemon (Zest and Juice)
- 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 pinch Salt