Best 5 Coconut Walnut Banana Cream Cheese Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical paradise with our delectable Coconut Walnut Banana Cream Cheese Cake, a harmonious blend of rich flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This extraordinary cake features a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy and luscious cream cheese filling infused with the essence of coconut and banana, and a topping of caramelized walnuts that adds a delightful crunch.

Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our curated collection of recipes that showcase the versatility of this exceptional cake. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect graham cracker crust, ensuring a sturdy and flavorful base for your dessert. Learn the art of crafting a velvety smooth cream cheese filling, balancing the tanginess of cream cheese with the sweetness of sugar and the tropical allure of coconut and banana.

Unlock the techniques for caramelizing walnuts, transforming them into a golden brown topping that adds a touch of sophistication and a satisfying crunch to each bite. Elevate your presentation skills with our expert tips on decorating the cake with fresh fruits, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings, turning it into a centerpiece that will impress your guests.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring success in creating this extraordinary Coconut Walnut Banana Cream Cheese Cake. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your baking tools, and get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BANANA COCONUT BUNDT® CAKE



Banana Coconut Bundt® Cake image

This banana cake goes tropical with its accents of coconut and rum flavoring.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Cake     Banana     Banana     Coconut     Rum     Fruit     Fruit     Cake     Dessert     Dessert

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Cake
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/4 cup buttermilk *
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
2 teaspoons rum extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large (1 1/2 cups) ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan; set aside.
  • Combine sugar and butter in bowl. Beat on medium speed until creamy. Add buttermilk, eggs and rum flavoring; beat until well mixed. Add flour, soda and salt. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add mashed bananas and coconut; continue beating until well mixed.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 60-75 minutes or until long toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. (If top of cake is browning too much, cover with piece of aluminum foil and continue baking.) Cool in pan 5 minutes. Invert onto cooling rack; remove from pan. Cool 1 hour.
  • Combine powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in bowl. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Sodium 270 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 4 grams

BANANA NUT COCONUT CAKE



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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

1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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



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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

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
BUTTER CREAM FROSTING:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Pinch salt
1/4 cup cold evaporated milk

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.

COCONUT CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
1 15-ounce can cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap outside of 9 inch diameter springform pan with
  • 2 3/4-inch high sides with foil. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 cups coconut, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and butter in small bowl. Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add cream of coconut, cream, 1 cup coconut, vanilla extract and lemon juice and beat until well blended. Pour filling into crust. Bake until puffed and set in center, about 1 hour 25 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Cut around pan sides to loosen cake. Remove pan sides. Sprinkle remaining coconut around edge of cake.

COCONUT/BANANA CREAM PIE



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After tasting it at a bake sale, I got the recipe for this pie from a friend, then adapted it. I make it for family gatherings-it's everyone's favorite treat-and also for when company comes by. Our children-6 and 3-"help" me with baking. They've learned many of their measurement in the kitchen!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
7 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoons salt
3 cups half-and-half cream
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large firm bananas, sliced
Whipped cream and sliced bananas, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute coconut in butter until golden. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Press remaining toasted coconut onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, combine the sugar, flour, cornstarch and salt in a large saucepan. Stir in cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature without stirring. , Place bananas in the crust. Cover with cream mixture. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Sprinkle with reserved coconut. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and bananas. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 34g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 178mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture in your cake.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients, this will help to prevent lumps.
  • Toast the coconut and walnuts before adding them to the cake batter, this will enhance their flavor and add a nice crunch.
  • Don't overmix the cake batter, as this can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
  • If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch cake pan, just be sure to grease and flour the pan well.

Conclusion:

This coconut walnut banana cream cheese cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich and creamy filling, and the combination of coconut, walnut, and banana flavors, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this coconut walnut banana cream cheese cake a try.

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