Moist Apple-Banana Bundt Cake

A rescue recipe for spotty bananas and wrinkly apples. The fruit sugars caramelize, keeping the cake incredibly moist and fragrant, while the Bundt shape makes it festive enough for guests.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 320 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Grater

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Grease and flour a Bundt pan thoroughly. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Tip: Ensures the cake releases cleanly.
2

Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

Tip: Distributes leavening evenly.
3

Mash bananas. Grate apple and squeeze out excess juice.

Tip: Too much juice makes soggy cake.
4

Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until pale.

Tip: Aeration!
5

Mix in melted butter, milk, and fruit.

Tip: Butter shouldn't be hot.
6

Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.

Tip: Do not overmix!
7

Bake 40-45 mins until toothpick is clean.

Tip: Cover with foil if browning too fast.
8

Cool 10 mins in pan, then invert.

Tip: Let structure set.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it sink?
Overmixing developed gluten, or too much baking powder. Don't open the oven early!
Oil vs Butter?
Oil makes it softer, butter tastes richer.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 7 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas (mashed)
  • 1 cup Apple (grated, squeezed)
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 1 pinch Salt