Tuesday, August 4, 2009

TWD: Classic Banana Bundt Cake

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The best part about bundt cakes is you never really have to decorate them because they're so pretty by themselves... that is, unless if they stick because then you have something that's a little tricky to fix. This was the first time I've ever had a cake stick on me. I knew something was wrong when the cake wouldn't budge as I was wiggling the pan around before turning it over. This was actually a pretty scary moment because the thought of having to dig my fingers down the sides and try to pry it out didn't sound too fun. Luckily, with enough shaking and jiggling around, the cake was loose enough so that I could turn it upside down. A few pieces remained stuck on the pan, but at least it came out in one piece!

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This was really moist and so tender that it literally melted in my mouth. I had to retoast it because it was a little mushy. The banana flavour was good, but not as strong as I would have liked. I wish I loved this as much as everyone else seemed to on the P&Q, but I think I'm just not a banana cake person even though weirdly enough I love banana bread. I didn't like the banana cake recipes from Sky High or Chris Kimball either because they were also too sweet and a little mushy. I guess I'll just stick with banana bread, especially the Silver Palate recipe with its strong banana flavour and sturdy yet tender crumb. There's also less fat, which is always a plus!

Thanks so much to Mary of Food Librarian for choosing this recipe! You can find the recipe on her blog or in Dorie's book. Don't forget to check out the TWD blogroll!

34 comments:

  1. hah, I love that your linkwithin has a load of banana bread recipes too :) As you no doubt already know, I like banana everything and your bundt cake is no exception! :)

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  2. I don't know - I guess I just equated banana cake with banana bread, especially in this case. Mine wasn't "mushy" at all. Yours does look wonderful, so lucky you to avert the potential stickage!

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  3. I always have the same problem with bundt pans and sticking cakes..... very good save on your part and your cake looks great! I love the color and texture - both make me hungry!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I think it looks good, Steph. That Silver Palate recipe looks very good!

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  5. This cake looks so moist and bundt cakes are a huge hit in my family. This is one of those "must try" cakes for me. Duly bookmarked.

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  6. I'm with ya on the bundt cake thing, they are just good looking alone (and we don't like frosting anyways :)

    Plus, ever notice how the cake is more portable. You can eat it with you hands, and it's kinda ok :)

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  7. Oh no, I hate it when it sticks! I buttered my pan excessively and only had tiny bits stick (I think from the chocolate chips). It's more important to have a recipe that you love and can go back to than to love everything we make in TWD!

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  8. I'm always surprised when people rave about something, and I'm kind of blah about it. Your cake is very pretty, though!

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  9. Mine also stuck a bit on a silcone bundt pan. Do you think the lighter flavour was because it used all white sugar? I found it sweeter than I'm used to.
    You cake looks lovely!

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  10. Man I hate when things stick like that! You get that moment of OH NO!! Too bad it wasn't a winner, but bonus that the recipe you like is healthier for you!

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  11. Just gorgeous. I'm not a very banan type of person wither & have had too mnay OH NO monets in my life. My heart just STOPS!! Your cake is beautiful & I love the first pic! Lovely!!♥

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  12. looks great, despite any sticking!

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  13. Looks great, even with the sticking. I don't think I've had banana cake before, but it sounds good!

    I hate it when bundts stick. I usually use a spatula to get down the sides when that happens.

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  14. Mine stuck a wee bit too, but I just plugged the holes with the crumbs.

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  15. Bummer that you didn't like this as it looks good.

    My bundt sticking happened this weekend,too! I think the moister the cake the better you need to prep the pan. Luckily the bundt was so good not one even noticed the top or lack of!
    ~ingrid

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  16. Your bundt cake looks super moist and super good.

    I don't even own a bundt cake, how sad is that?!

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  17. wow just wow. your banana bundt cake is just gorgeous. You master all your sweets. Gotta try this one too

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  18. You cake looks lovely!
    I hate it when it sticks!
    Sorry, it wasn’t a winner.

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  19. It looks fantastic! - even though it wasn't a favorite. Mine stuck a little as well.

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  20. I think it still looks good! Your Bundt pan shape is so beautiful.

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  21. Well at least you tried it! Everyone has a favorite, I've made Dorie's other banana cake recipe and that one was fabulous too :)

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  22. I was terrified of my mini bundts sticking to the pan and being a nightmare to get out, but fortunately it didn't happen. Looks like yours came out without too damage - it's gorgeous! Sorry it wasn't your favorite but at least you tried.

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  23. Mine also stuck a bit to the pan.... But they tasted great!!

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  24. Sorry you weren't too crazy about it. I wasn't either - I thought it was good, just not as good as everyone liked it, but I think I am not a banana cake person, either! It still looks great, though!

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  25. Glad it didn't stick too badly. Not so bad with a regular cake, you can frost it. But with bundt...

    It looks lovely. Sorry it wasn't your thing.

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  26. Steph, extra thanks for baking along with me this week especially since you aren't the biggest bananarama person. Your cake looks great. I've had that Bundt issue as well! - mary the food librarian

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  27. I love love love your close up photo, it looks fantastic, irregardless of stickage.

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  28. we loved this and had comments it was the best banana bread ever form several coworkers!! your cake looks so light and pretty - mine was probably a bit too dark. sorry you weren't i love w/this one....maybe next week

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  29. I did this recipe a couple of months back and absolutely LOVED it. Definitely melt in your mouth. I didn't have any of the mushy issues - I'm always so interested in how the same recipe can turn out differently for each person!

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  30. Great save on getting it out of the pan. (I hate that, too!)
    It looks super moist. Banana baked goods are one of my favorite things!

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  31. Mmm I agree, bundt cake looks gorgeous just on its own. Though they seem more likely to stick than other cakes because of all the crevices! I found that its best to let it cool in the pan before turning it out too though I don't really love leaving cakes to cool in their pans.

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  32. I thought the cake tasted just like banana bread, so I'm surprised you weren't crazy about it. I did have a combination of sour cream and vanilla Greek yogurt though. Plus organic bananas bc all the regular bananas were too green and I wanted to bake the cake that same night.

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