Indulge in the ultimate homemade treat: a moist and delectable Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake. Crafted from scratch, this recipe perfectly combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the burst of fresh blueberries, all brought together under a shimmering vanilla glaze and a fluffy blueberry buttercream frosting. It’s a dessert that promises to delight with every single slice.
The Irresistible Charm of Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake
Are you searching for the perfect way to use those overripe bananas sitting on your counter? And perhaps, like me, you find yourself utterly captivated by the allure of blueberries this season? Look no further! This Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake is the answer to both desires, delivering an extraordinary dessert experience that’s surprisingly simple to create. This isn’t just another banana cake; it’s a symphony of flavors, where the comforting sweetness of banana meets the vibrant tartness of blueberries, all enveloped in a tender, moist crumb. To elevate this cake to truly magnificent heights, we crown it with a glistening vanilla glaze – reminiscent of your favorite giant glazed donut – and then lavish it with a dreamy, fluffy blueberry buttercream frosting. Each bite is a journey of textures and tastes, making it an instant classic for any occasion.
Why Bananas and Blueberries are a Match Made in Heaven
It’s a wonder why the delightful pairing of blueberries and bananas hasn’t graced more of my baking adventures until now. For too long, I found myself in a culinary rut, pigeonholing bananas into recipes with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg, or always pairing them with chocolate. Similarly, blueberries seemed destined solely for concoctions with other berries or bright citrus notes like orange or lemon. But the truth is, some of the best flavor combinations are the ones you least expect, and this banana blueberry revelation has forever altered my perception.
The natural sweetness and tender texture of ripe bananas provide a perfect canvas, lending incredible moisture and a subtle, tropical undertone to the cake. When intertwined with plump, juicy blueberries, a magical transformation occurs. The blueberries burst with vibrant flavor, adding a pleasant tartness that beautifully balances the banana’s richness. This pairing creates a harmonious blend that is both comforting and exciting, proving that these two fruits are not just compatible, but truly complementary. This Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake stands as a testament to this incredible flavor synergy, a combination that is undeniably a match made in culinary heaven.
While I’m thrilled to share this newfound love for banana blueberry desserts, I must acknowledge the inspiration behind this particular masterpiece.
Discovering New Flavors Through Freaky Friday Recipes
One of the most exciting traditions in the food blogging community is “Freaky Friday”! This is a fantastic blog hop where a group of us food blogger friends secretly get assigned each other’s blogs to cook or bake from. The fun part is, all of our delicious recipe reveals happen on the very same day. For our summer edition, that day is today, and it’s always a highlight of the season! This collaborative event is a wonderful opportunity to step out of our comfort zones, explore new culinary styles, and shine a spotlight on the incredible talent within our community. It encourages creativity, discovery, and most importantly, sharing fantastic recipes with all of you.
It’s through this delightful tradition that I stumbled upon the recipe that inspired today’s creation. The challenge is always to pick just one recipe from a vast collection, but sometimes, a particular dish calls out to you, promising a unique flavor experience. This round led me to a treasure trove of family-inspired recipes that ultimately resulted in this incredible bundt cake.
A Culinary Journey with LeMoine Family Kitchen
This round, I had the pleasure of cooking from LeMoine Family Kitchen, the inspiring blog of Angela LeMoine. This wasn’t my first delightful encounter with Angela’s culinary expertise. In fact, I’ve had the distinct honor of recreating two of her exceptional Italian recipes in the past. Above, you can see her mouthwatering Arancini, those crispy, cheesy fried risotto balls that are truly irresistible. I also previously made her comforting Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Shells, a dish that quickly became a family favorite. There was even a time when her Easy Black Bean Soup created such a buzz among other bloggers that I couldn’t resist making it myself!
Angela’s blog is a testament to her deep Italian roots and her passion for authentic, comforting cuisine. Her tried-and-true family recipes are consistently some of the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of trying. It was a genuine challenge to pull myself away from her Italian offerings this time, as they hold a special place in my heart. However, I was determined to explore the broader range of fantastic recipes Angela shares, and I’m so glad I did. Her diverse collection goes beyond Italian staples, offering something delicious for every palate and occasion, making the choice incredibly difficult but ultimately rewarding.
Meet Angela LeMoine: The Heart Behind LeMoine Family Kitchen
Angela, the talented force behind LeMoine Family Kitchen, resides in New Jersey, where she shares her life with her high school sweetheart husband and their two wonderful boys. Her Italian heritage runs deep, a beautiful legacy passed down from her grandparents who immigrated to the US from Italy. This rich cultural background is evident in the soulful, authentic flavors that permeate her cooking.
Despite studying Environmental Policy at Rutgers University, Angela always knew her true calling was in the kitchen. It was there, amidst the lively chatter and loving chaos of her family, that she truly felt at home, constantly “stirring something fabulous!” Even after being accepted into Culinary Arts school, her profound love for home and family drew her back to her own kitchen. There, she built her own family, and a few years later, she launched LeMoine Family Kitchen. Through her blog, Angela generously shares her delicious recipes, inviting us all to experience the warmth and flavor of her family kitchen. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that the most authentic culinary creations often spring from a deep love for home and tradition.
Choosing the Perfect Recipe
Selecting just one recipe from Angela’s impressive collection was no easy feat. My “to bake” list was brimming with contenders! She creates the most incredible scones, for example, her Raisin Scones are legendary. If you’re a scone enthusiast, I highly recommend exploring her entire repertoire of scone recipes. I also seriously considered her refreshing Lemon Strawberry Cheesecake Dip, which sounded like the perfect summer treat, and her charming Rainbow Shortbread Cookies, which are as delightful to look at as they are to eat. But in the end, the allure of this particular cake won out. The promise of a moist, flavorful bundt cake, starring the delightful combination of blueberries and bananas, was simply too tempting to resist. It perfectly encapsulated the spirit of summer baking and provided a wonderful opportunity to explore new flavor dimensions.
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Crafting Your Perfect Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake
While Angela’s original blueberry banana cake recipe was a beautiful layer cake adorned with vanilla buttercream and a caramel drizzle, I decided to make a couple of personal tweaks to suit my baking style and preferences. The core cake recipe, rich with ripe bananas and fresh blueberries, remained largely the same, with one small but impactful alteration: I swapped out vanilla yogurt for a vibrant blueberry yogurt, intensifying that fruity flavor even further. This subtle change adds an extra layer of blueberry essence throughout the cake.
Now, for a little baking secret among friends: layer cakes and I have a rather complicated relationship. No matter how hard I try, they always seem to lean precariously, looking as though they’re about to topple over! So, for ease and reliable beauty, I opted for my trusty bundt pan. The elegant shape of a bundt cake always impresses with minimal effort, and the even baking ensures a perfectly moist result every time. If a bundt pan isn’t readily available, this versatile batter also bakes beautifully in a 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a delicious sheet cake perfect for sharing. My other modification involved the topping. Instead of a caramel drizzle, I went for a warm vanilla glaze, giving the cake that delightful “giant glazed donut” finish. Then, I couldn’t resist topping it with a luxurious, homemade blueberry buttercream frosting, enhancing the overall blueberry experience and adding a touch of sophisticated sweetness.
The Secret to Irresistible Fluffy Fresh Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
To truly amplify the blueberry essence in this cake – because, as you know, I’m on a serious blueberry kick – I crafted a homemade fluffy fresh blueberry buttercream frosting. My goal was to create a design reminiscent of those iconic, beautifully swirled cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes. While my decorating skills might not be putting them out of business just yet, the taste of this frosting is absolutely phenomenal! Its vibrant color and rich flavor make it a showstopper.
The recipe for this exquisite frosting, which I discovered online, starts with a deeply flavorful blueberry puree made from fresh blueberries. This puree is then whipped with softened butter and powdered sugar until it reaches an incredibly light, airy, and fluffy consistency. The natural color from the blueberries is simply stunning, giving the frosting a beautiful hue without any artificial dyes. Applying the frosting is easier than you might think: you can use a cake decorator if you have one, or simply snip off a corner of a gallon-sized ziplock bag and pipe it on that way – a simple trick I often employ. To finish, a scattering of more fresh blueberries adds both beauty and an extra burst of fresh fruit flavor, completing this decadent dessert.
Baking Tips for Success: Fresh vs. Frozen Blueberries
A quick note for successful baking: while fresh blueberries are ideal for their vibrant flavor and beautiful appearance, you can certainly use frozen blueberries for both the cake and the frosting. If using frozen blueberries for the cake, remember to thaw them completely and gently drain any excess liquid before tossing them in flour. You might also want to increase the amount of flour you toss them in slightly, to about 1/3 cup, to help prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the batter. For the frosting’s blueberry puree, however, do not thaw frozen blueberries; use them directly in the saucepan to create that rich, concentrated reduction. These small adjustments ensure your cake turns out perfectly moist and full of blueberry goodness, no matter the season.
The Final Result: A Moist, Flavorful Masterpiece
The culmination of these efforts is a truly exceptional cake: a moist, flavorful creation with a texture slightly denser than a typical cake, reminiscent of a luxurious banana bread, generously studded with plump blueberries. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweet banana and tart blueberry, enveloped in a tender crumb that melts in your mouth. The vanilla glaze adds a delicate sweetness and shine, while the creamy blueberry buttercream provides a vibrant, fruity finish. This Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake is more than just a dessert; it’s a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients transformed into something truly extraordinary. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee, share with loved ones, or simply savor on your own. Prepare to fall in love with this delightful combination!
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Those perfectly ripe bananas on your counter are just waiting to be transformed into this spectacular Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake. Let’s give them the attention they deserve and dive into the recipe! Happy baking!
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Blueberry Banana Bundt Cake with Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 6 ripe bananas
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 cup blueberry yogurt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 4 Tablespoons butter softened
- 3 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- dash of salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries tossed in 1/4 cup flour
For the Vanilla Glaze
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon milk
For the Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 sticks 1 cup of butter, very soft
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tablespoons cream
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries for decorating
Instructions
- PREPARE THE FROSTING: Combine blueberries and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring them constantly and smashing them as you stir. In about 10 minutes you will have a dark blueberry reduction.
- Take the blueberry reduction and strain it through a fine mesh strainer. You will need to push it through, using a scraping motion to get all of it through. Discard the large chunks left in the strainer and cool the puree completely before moving on to the next step.
- Place the softened butter in the bowl of your mixer. Beat the butter on medium high for 2 minutes to get it nice and smooth. Add in 1/4 cup blueberry puree and beat again for 1 minute.
- Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time on low speed. After the sugar is all mixed in, add in the cream and the salt and beat the frosting on high for 2 minutes more. The frosting will be nice and fluffy!
- PREPARE THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and spray your bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add ripe bananas to a small bowl and “mash” them with your mixer. Add in eggs, vanilla and yogurt and mix to combine.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter with both the granulated sugar and the brown sugar. Add banana mixture to sugar mixture and mix well.
- Toss blueberries with flour set aside.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into another bowl. Add flour mixture to wet mixture little by little mixing to combine.
- Fold in floured blueberries by hand. Pour into the prepared bundt cake pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before inverting cake onto a plate.
- PREPARE GLAZE: mix powdered sugar, vanilla and milk together. Drizzle over warm cake. Cool.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cake using a cake decorator or a gallon sized ziplock bag with the corner cut off.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries.
- Keep any uneaten cake in the refrigerator.
Notes
Frozen blueberries can be used for the cake and the frosting if fresh cannot be found. If using in the cake be sure to thaw and drain the liquid from them. You will want to increase the flour a bit that you toss them in, to 1/3 cup. Frozen blueberries in the frosting: do not thaw before making the blueberry puree.