Banana Bundt Cake … with Chocolate Chips!
I have a recipe on my site for Six-Banana Banana Bread and it has been a reader favorite over the years. Yes, there really are 6 bananas in that loaf and also in this easy one-bowl banana chocolate chip bundt cake! Bonus points for not having to drag out a mixer or using more than 1 bowl. If you ever find yourself with a surplus of bananas on your hands, now you know what to make. I love banana desserts of any kind and with 40+ banana bread and banana recipes and counting, what’s one more? The banana chocolate chip cake is super soft, tender, supremely moist, and there are chocolate chips in every bite. I prefer to use mini chocolate chips rather than full because they stay suspended better and do not sink as easily. Because of the 6 bananas, don’t expect a super light and airy cake. It’s definitely on the heavier and denser side but it is so moist and for me, that is a huge win. I despise dry cakes. All those bananas really make a difference in the overall banana flavor and banana intensity level. It’s bursting at the seams with banana flavor!
What’s in the Banana Chocolate Chip Cake?
To make the banana cake with chocolate chips, you’ll need:
Unsalted butter Granulated sugar Brown sugar Eggs Sour cream Vanilla extract Bananas Vanilla instant pudding mix All-purpose flour Baking soda Salt Chocolate chips
How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
This banana chocolate chip bundt cake comes together like a typical banana bread does. The batter can be made in one bowl, making for easy cleanup!
What Size Bundt Pan Is Required?
I had about 3/4 cup too much batter for my 12-cup Bundt pan to comfortably hold and added it to one mini 5×3-inch loaf pan which took 37 minutes in my oven to bake. If you don’t have a mini loaf pan, you may have a bit more batter than a 12-cup Bundt pan will hold. If that’s the case, I’d advise discarding that batter; or in other words, don’t fill your Bundt pan more than 2/3 to 3/4 full or it could overflow. Better to discard a little bit of batter than to clean up overflow batter from the bottom of your oven.
Can the Pudding Mix Be Omitted?
The pudding mix serves to add some lightness, fluffiness, and springiness. You want to use instant pudding mix, not cook and serve. I prefer to use regular and not sugar free You are not making pudding. Rather, simply add the pudding mix along with the flour and dry ingredients and stir it in. For this recipe, I have only tested it using pudding mix. If you do not have pudding mix in your area, you could try adding another 1/4 cup of flour plus 1 to 2 teaspoons corn starch but I have not tested that.
Tips for the Best Banana Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
Bananas: You’ll need six medium / large bananas for this moist banana cake recipe, or 2 1/2 cups mashed bananas. Use heavily spotted or black bananas for a sweeter cake. Bake time: Because bananas vary widely in moisture content and their exact size, as do ovens, baking times will vary. Watch your cake and not the clock. 53 minutes was perfect for me and in the last 15 minutes I tented my Bundt pan with foil to prevent the surface from darkening too much. Banana desserts can often be foolers and can take longer than you think they will to bake through so bake as long as necessary. Pan size: If you do not own a 12-cup bundt pan (or a bundt pan, period), you’ll have to use a pan conversion chart online to figure out which of your baking pans — and how many of them — are needed to bake this cake recipe.
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