 
 Recipe
   Delight in the irresistible aroma of freshly baked banana bundt cake, a luscious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This moist and flavorful cake is enhanced with a delightful blend of ripe bananas and nuts, making it a true crowd-pleaser.
| 3 1⁄2 | cups all-purpose flour | 
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| 3 | cups granulated sugar | 
| 1 | cup margarine | 
| 1 | cup buttermilk | 
| 2 | teaspoons vanilla extract | 
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons baking soda | 
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder | 
| 1 | teaspoon salt | 
| 4 | large eggs | 
| 2 1⁄2 | cups ripe bananas, mashed | 
| 1 | cup chopped nuts (optional) | 
| • | powdered sugar, for dusting | 
| For the Cake | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup bundt cake pan with shortening and lightly dust with flour. | 
| 2. | In a large bowl, beat together all ingredients except bananas, nuts, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on low speed, ensuring all ingredients are well blended. | 
| 3. | Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat in the mashed bananas for 2 minutes. Gently stir in the chopped nuts. | 
| 4. | Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack, then carefully remove from the pan. | 
| 5. | Once completely cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving. | 
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 393.1 kcal | 
| Protein | 5.3 g | 
| Fat | 13.1 g | 
| Carbohydrates | 64.8 g | 
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 
| Sugar | 41.3 g | 
Published on Aug 14, 2024 by Luminița