Indulge your senses with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked banana cake, moist and fluffy, infused with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This classic treat is elevated with a luscious coconut icing, adding a tropical twist that will transport you to a paradise of flavors. Our collection of banana cake recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from traditional to gluten-free and vegan options. Dive into the decadent delight of our cream cheese-frosted banana cake, or experience the symphony of flavors in our banana cake with pineapple and nuts. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making every bite an unforgettable experience. Let your taste buds embark on a culinary journey as you explore the world of banana cakes, where each variation promises a unique and delightful encounter.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BANANA COCONUT CAKE WITH VANILLA GLAZE
This is a delicious, moist, easy-to-make cake that's naturally sweet from banana and coconut without much added sugar, and topped with a scrumptious vegan-friendly vanilla glaze. Serve as a dessert or a snack anytime!
Provided by DinaLaChef
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
- Mix whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
- Combine brown sugar, eggs, butter, cane sugar, vanilla extract, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl; mix until well blended. Stir in flour mixture. Fold in mashed banana and shredded coconut until evenly combined. Spoon batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Remove from oven; turn over onto a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes.
- Combine confectioners' sugar, cashew milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl; stir until mixture is creamy. Drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 176.2 mg, Sugar 15.6 g
BANANA COCONUT CAKE
Steps:
- Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until it is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well in between each addition, and continue to beat until very light and fluffy. Add buttermilk and mashed banana and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift and dry ingredients together (flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder), then add to batter and mix at low speed on the electric mixer until moistened. Beat one minute at medium speed, then fold in pecans and pour batter evenly into the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After removing the cakes from the oven, allow them to cool for five minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack. Assemble when thoroughly cooled.
- Coconut Custard:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and cut another piece of parchment to the same size. Set both aside. Combine the coconut milk and milk and stir together. In a bowl, mix 2/3 cup of sugar with 1/3 cup cornstarch and stir with a fork until free from lumps. Mix the sugar and cornstarch together with the egg yolks and 1 cup of coconut milk mixture. Whisk until smooth and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, bring the remaining coconut milk mixture to a boil. Pour it into the bowl with the egg yolk-sugar mixture, whisking constantly. Return the mixture to the saucepan over medium flame and continue stirring. Cook until small bubbles start to form on the surface of the custard. Remove from the heat and spread onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the top of the custard with the other sheet of parchment to prevent a skin from forming. Cool in the refrigerator.
- To Assemble Cake:
- In a large bowl, gently toss banana slices with the lemon juice, and sugar. Trim the top of the first layer of cake so that the surface is level, then spread with a thin layer of custard. Place bananas completely over bottom layer, so that no cake is showing. Spread with another layer of coconut custard. Place next cake layer on top of this and spread the top generously with coconut custard. Garnish liberally with toasted coconut flakes.
BANANA NUT COCONUT CAKE
The melding of banana, coconut and pecans give this cake a unique flavor. Best if made a day before serving.
Provided by ETHELMERTZ
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 2h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together white sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Mix in eggs and 3 mashed bananas.
- Sift together flour and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in 1 cup of pecans and 1 cup coconut. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
- To Make Frosting: Cream together 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 medium mashed banana, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup coconut and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.1 calories, Carbohydrate 99.3 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 267.3 mg, Sugar 74.7 g
BANANA COCONUT CAKE
Meet the Cook: In our family, a meal isn't considered complete without a dessert - or, sometimes, two! This cake does keep well, but leftovers are a rarity around here. -Deanna Carruthers, Mossley, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs; beat for 2 minutes. Add bananas and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes. , Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Stir in pecans if desired. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle each with coconut. , Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until cake tests done; loosely cover with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking. Cool in pans 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack, coconut side up. , In a bowl, cream shortening and butter. Add remaining frosting ingredients. Mix on low until combined; beat on high for 5 minutes. Place one cake layer, coconut side down, on a cake plate; spread with some of the frosting. Top with second layer, coconut side up; frost sides and 1 in. around top edge of cake, leaving coconut center showing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589 calories, Fat 32g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BANANA CAKE WITH COCONUT ICING
Make and share this Banana Cake with Coconut Icing recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JCrosgrey
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Whip butter in bowl.
- Sift in dry ingredients.
- Add milk, bananas, eggs and mix.
- Bake at 350F for 25-35 minutes Combine ingredients for icing in a heavy saucepan, and cook until well blended.
- Spread over cake while still warm.
- (Tip- to make sour milk, add a splash of vinegar and stir).
Tips:
- To ensure moist and fluffy banana cake, use overripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and moister the cake will be.
- Creaming butter and sugar together until light and fluffy incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter and airier cake.
- Gradually add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to fully incorporate before adding the next. This prevents the batter from curdling.
- Use buttermilk instead of regular milk for a tangier, moist cake. Buttermilk reacts with the baking soda, creating a tender and fluffy crumb.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until all ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This ensures that the cake rises evenly and prevents it from sinking in the middle.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This prevents the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.
- For a smooth and creamy coconut icing, use full-fat coconut milk. Low-fat coconut milk will result in a thin and runny icing.
- If you don't have coconut extract, you can substitute vanilla extract or almond extract.
Conclusion:
This banana cake with coconut icing is a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of banana and coconut. The moist and fluffy cake is perfectly complemented by the creamy and tangy coconut icing. Whether you're serving it for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit. So, grab some overripe bananas and give this recipe a try!
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