Banana Split Mini Bundt Cakes
Banana split mini bundt cakes are such a fun treat! Moist banana cake is filled with pineapple, and topped with strawberry buttercream, chocolate sauce, peanuts, and a cherry on top. Perfect for your next party!
Here at the Baking a Moment household, spring is all about birthdays. Both my boys were spring babies, and I love that! When they were first born, I loved that just when we were ready to venture out of our little cocoon, gorgeous warm breezes were beckoning us to go on long stroller walks. And now that they're bigger, I love that presents, parties, and games are there for them, just when their house-bound stir-craziness is at a fever pitch.
Since baking's my favorite (;)), I always try to come up with something super-special and fun for them on their birthdays.
These little banana baby cakes are baked up in a mini bundt pan. This kind of pan gives you cakes with a little well in the middle, and it's the perfect place to tuck something delicious. I got this idea from one of my bloggy idols, Alice, of Hip Foodie Mom. When I saw her do this, I knew my life would never be the same again, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. So, once the cakes are cooled completely, fill the little well in the middle with pineapple. If you're serving them right away, coarsely chopped fresh pineapple is perfect. You could also use crushed pineapple from a can, just drain off the excess juice. Or, if you're making them ahead, you could use the pineapple dessert topping that comes in a jar.
They get topped with the most gorgeous strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream. It's so silky and light, but buttery at the same time. And it's so stable, it holds its shape beautifully and is perfect for piping. This recipe is loaded with fresh strawberry puree. Spring!
The buttercream gets a drizzle of chocolate syrup, a sprinkling of chopped peanuts, and, of course, a cherry on top. No banana split is complete without a sweet red cherry on top!
How fun are these?
Can't you just picture how big and round their eyes will get when they see these beauties? They're so colorful!
I hope you'll think of this fabulous recipe the next time you're planning a party. These banana split mini bundt cakes are sure to be a huge hit!
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Ingredients
For the Banana Mini Bundt Cakes:
- 1 ripe banana, (large)
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1 egg, (large)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) cake flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons (73.93 g) unsalted butter,, softened
For the Strawberry Frosting:
- 5 strawberries, (large)
- 2 egg whites, (large)
- ⅔ cup (133.33 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ⅓ sticks (150.67 g) unsalted butter, (about 11 tablespoons), softened
For the Toppings:
- ¼ cup (41.25 g) chopped fresh pineapple, (or canned crushed pineapple)
- 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 6 maraschino cherries
Instructions
Make the Banana Mini Bundt Cakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and lightly mist a 5-cup mini bundt pan with non-stick spray.
- Place the banana, Greek yogurt, egg, and vanilla in a mini chopper, food processor, or blender, and puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the butter and half the banana mixture. Mix on medium speed until well combined, about 90 seconds.
- Scrape the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl, add the remaining banana mixture, and beat for about 30 seconds more.
- Divide the batter equally between each of the wells of the pan.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the cake springs back when pressed lightly. (A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean or with one or two moist crumbs.)
- Cool completely.
Make the Strawberry Frosting:
- Place the strawberries in a mini chopper, food processor, or blender, and puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Place the egg whites and sugar in a large metal or glass mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.
- Place the bowl over a small pot of simmering water, and cook, whisking occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture no longer feels grainy when rubbed between the thumb and forefinger.
- Remove the bowl from the heat and whip on high speed until no hint of warmth is left when you feel the side of the bowl.
- Whip in the butter, one tablespoon at a time. (If the mixture looks curdled, continue to whip until it comes back together, before adding more butter. If it seems runny, place it in the fridge for 5 minutes and then whip some more.)
- When the mixture is thick and fluffy, add in the pureed strawberries. Whip on high speed until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
Fill and Top the Cakes:
- Spoon a little pineapple into the wells of each mini bundt.
- Top with strawberry buttercream.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce, sprinkle with nuts, and place a cherry on top.
Your boys are so lucky to have a mom with so much creativity like you ... these are so fun for birthdays! We have birthday season at my house, too. It's Summer time. These would be fun to make while we enjoy the bdays outside. You've inspired me to use my mini bundt pans!
Yay! I love the mini-bundt. I've actually got more than one mini-bundt pan, each one is special in its own way, lol! Thank you so much, Gloria, for the sweet comment. Hope you're having a terrific week, my dear.
You always do the most creative things with a mini bundt pan. These are making my eyes as wide as saucers! I guess that they have that effect on kids of *all* ages 😉
Ha ha cute! You're too sweet. Thank you Nora!
These little bundt cakes are the cutest things! I love how you put some pineapple in the middle, and especially how you decorated these with all that frosting, chocolate syrup, and cherries. So cute! 🙂
Thanks, Beth! I got the idea for filling them from my friend Alice. She's such a genius!
Allie! How perfect are these photos?! I want to pin every one of them!
If you served me one of these, I would love you forever. They are beautiful! 🙂
You are too sweet, Helen! Thank you so much for the kind words- you've brightened my whole day xoxo
These are so cute! And portion controlled! Otherwise I would eat the whole cake 😉
Ha ha, so true! Thanks so much; hope your week is off to a great start 😀
First off, that cake plate is to die for! LOVE! Second of all - so are these mini bundt cakes - such a fun idea Allie! Pinned!
Aw thanks so much, Trish! And for pinning too 😀
I love the touch of whimsy the cherry on top adds. I have a thing for mini desserts!
Oh me too! Totally. Everything's so much cuter when it's individually portioned. Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
Well aren't these just the cutest lil' cakes ever? I actually own a mini Bundt pan, of all the things, so I'll have to give these a try soon!
Thanks Stephanie! And so nice of you to stop by. I hope you enjoy!
What a great idea for decorating mini bundt cakes! I bet your boys just loved these. That strawberry SMB looks heavenly!
Thanks Natasha! They were a big hit, especially the strawberry buttercream!
Oh hello gorgeous, these cakes look just about perfect!
Thank you so much Pamela! That's so sweet. Hope you're having a terrific week 😀
These are SO Cute! I love the buttercream 🙂
The buttercream is my favorite part too, Chloe! Thanks so much sweetie 😀
Such a great recipe idea, Allie! I would love one of these right now- super delicious! Have a great weekend! 🙂
Thanks so much, Jessica! xoxo
OH MY GOODNESS, THESE ARE SOOO CUTE!! They look delicious and perfect for an outdoor party. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
My pleasure, Stephanie! I'm so glad you liked them so much <3
These cakes are just adorable, Allie! That strawberry swiss meringue buttercream looks so creamy and dreamy, too. Your boys had to be so excited about these. 🙂
Thanks Marcie! They especially liked the cherries on top 😉
Such a cute idea, Allie! These are awesome. Seriously, banana split in cake form looks incredible!
Thanks Ashley! You're too sweet. Hope you have a happy Friday, friend! 😀
Allie. . oh my gawd. . you are so sweet and. . Hello. . YOU are awesome! I love that you made BANANA SPLIT mini bundt cakes!! They look so good!!! your boys are going to love these!!! I just got Surprise Inside Cakes so I am going to *attempt* baking a cake for Phoebe's 7th birthday (next month) for our "family" birthday party. . not attempting this for her real birthday party in case it's a flop. Can't wait to see you next month!!! I can't wait!!! Miami, here we come. .
You are a smart woman, Alice! I have a bad habit of assuming everything will work out perfectly every time, and then I inevitably end up with an epic fail the day before. Gah! Thanks so much for the inspiration for this post, and YEAH!!! Can't wait can't wait can't wait! We've got lots of catching up to do 😉