Description
A tender, tropical-scented Bundt cake crowned with silky cream cheese drizzle that feels like a celebration in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups chopped pecans (lightly toasted and cooled, divided use)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned into the cup and leveled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat, room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed banana (very ripe)
- 1 cup finely chopped pineapple (drained very well)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (brick-style, softened)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted if lumpy)
- 2–3 tablespoons whole milk (slightly warmed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the icing)
- 1 pinch cinnamon (optional for the icing)
Instructions
- Set the oven to 300°F (150°C), spread the chopped pecans on a lined baking sheet, and toast until fragrant, then let them cool completely.
- Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan.
- Stir together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, oil, pineapple juice, and sour cream until smooth, then whisk in both sugars and the vanilla.
- Fold in the mashed banana, chopped pineapple, and most of the toasted pecans, saving some for topping.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and gently fold until no dry pockets remain, then transfer the thick batter to the prepared pan.
- Bake until the cake is set and a toothpick comes out with only a few moist crumbs, about 55–60 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then carefully invert onto a serving plate and allow to cool at least 1 more hour.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together until completely smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk until creamy.
- Whip the icing on high speed until light and smooth, adding a little more milk if needed, and stir in cinnamon if using.
- Spoon the icing over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the remaining toasted pecans before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
