Chocolate Chip Almond Banana Bundt Cake — a versatile, comforting recipe that works equally well as a dessert after dinner or as a special breakfast treat. Enjoy a warm slice with coffee, tea, or a glass of almond milk. The almond extract pairs especially well with the bananas and chocolate chips for a cozy, slightly nutty flavor.
Chocolate Chip Almond Banana Bundt Cake
16
servings
15
minutes
55
minutes
Ingredients
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1 stick butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup whole milk
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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pinch of salt
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional:
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powdered sugar to decorate
- Materials:
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10-inch bundt pan
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Baking spray
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Whisk or hand mixer
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Spatula
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (177ºC).
- In a large bowl, using a whisk or hand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, almond extract, vanilla, and sour cream; mix until combined. Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently so they distribute evenly.
- Spread the batter into a well-greased 10-inch bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar if desired and slice to serve.
Notes
- The riper the bananas, the sweeter and moister the cake. Overripe bananas with brown spots work best.
- To ripen bananas quickly, place unpeeled bananas on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (177°C) for 10 minutes; they will turn darker and soften.
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Unripe bananas -
To quickly ripen bananas, bake them at 350°F for 10 minutes.
This bundt cake is forgiving and adaptable: swap chocolate chips for chopped walnuts or omit mix-ins entirely to let the banana-and-almond flavors shine. It’s an excellent recipe to bake with kids and makes a lovely addition to holiday gatherings or a simple weekend treat.
Use a well-greased bundt pan so the cake releases cleanly after cooling. The aroma as it bakes will quickly fill your kitchen with warm banana and cinnamon notes — a small pleasure that signals a delicious result.
When the cake is done, let it cool briefly in the pan, then remove and dust with powdered sugar or top with a simple banana glaze if you like. Slice, serve, and enjoy — this bundt cake is sure to become a favorite in your household.