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!
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 290 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

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.

Recipe FAQ

Too dense/gummy.
Banana makes batter heavy. Overmixing with flour creates gumminess. Just fold it in!

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