This Coconut Banana Cake recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tropical flavor of coconut, resulting in a moist and delicious cake. It’s perfect for dessert or as a sweet treat with your afternoon coffee.
The cake recipe is simple to follow and requires basic baking ingredients. You can enhance the flavor with a coconut frosting or serve it plain for a delightful experience.
Delicious Coconut Banana Cake Recipe
This Coconut Banana Cake features ripe bananas and shredded coconut mixed into a fluffy batter, baked to perfection. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the mashed bananas and shredded coconut.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with coconut frosting if desired, or serve plain.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 280kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
