Walnuts and bananas make this cake snack-worthy and so delicious. Top with a coconut whipped cream for rich flavor and no diary.
By Joana Oliveira
My first mini bundt cakes were made with cocoa and pumpkin and they were so yummy!! You can find the recipe here. Today I’ve created a variation of this recipe with bananas and walnuts, a super foods combo topped with whipped coconut cream that you can easily make at home. 
Banana Bread Bundt Cake with Coconut Milk Whipped Cream
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
Walnuts and bananas make this cake snack-worthy and so delicious. Top with a coconut whipped cream for rich flavor and no diary.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) virgin coconut oil (more for greasing)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) rice flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) finely chopped walnuts (approx. 10 walnuts)
Whipped coconut cream
- 1/2 can full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated for minimum 2 hours
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF/180ºC and grease 4 mini bundt cake molds with coconut oil.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until creamy. Add in the maple syrup, coconut oil and sugar and mix until well incorporated.
- Stir in the flour, and mix well.
- Add the chopped walnuts and baking soda and stir gently to combine.
- Fill in ? of the cake molds with batter.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Cool before unmolding.
- Top with …
Whipped coconut cream
- While the mini cakes are baking, scoop out half of the coconut cream from the refrigerated can. Choose the hard cream, leaving the more liquid coconut milk in the can (reserve for other recipes).
- Place it in a bowl and add the maple syrup, vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Beat with an electric mixer until stiff and fluffy.
- Spoon the cream into a piping bag fitted with a piping tip and top the mini cakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the walnuts in the Banana Bread Bundt Cake?
Yes, you can substitute walnuts with pecans or even omit them if you prefer a nut-free version.
What is the best way to whip coconut milk for the whipped cream?
To whip coconut milk effectively, refrigerate a can overnight, then scoop out the solid cream and beat it until fluffy.
How ripe should the bananas be for the best flavor in the cake?
Use very ripe bananas with lots of brown spots for optimal sweetness and flavor in the Banana Bread Bundt Cake.
