🍌🥥 Tropical Bliss: Moist Banana Cake with Creamy Coconut Icing 🌴✨
🍌 Banana Cake with Coconut Icing Recipe 🥥
Overview:
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this delightful Banana Cake topped with a luscious Coconut Icing. Whether for a special occasion or a sweet treat any day of the week, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. The moist banana cake pairs perfectly with the creamy coconut icing, creating a harmony of flavors that will have you coming back for more!
Recipe Information:
- Name: Banana Cake with Coconut Icing
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Coconut, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Nuts, < 60 Mins
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 Cake
- Calories: 5325.6
- Fat Content: 265.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 177g
- Cholesterol Content: 956.5mg
- Sodium Content: 4974.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 714.1g
- Fiber Content: 24.5g
- Sugar Content: 491.1g
- Protein Content: 52.4g
Ingredients:
| For the Cake: | For the Coconut Icing: |
|---|---|
| – 1/2 cup butter | – 3/4 cup brown sugar |
| – 2 cups flour | – 1/2 cup butter |
| – 1 tsp baking soda | – 2 cups milk |
| – 1 tsp baking powder | – 3/4 cup shredded coconut |
| – 1/4 tsp salt | |
| – 1 1/2 cups white sugar | |
| – 1 cup mashed bananas | |
| – 2 eggs |
Instructions:
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Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
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Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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Cream the Butter:
- In a large bowl, whip the butter until creamy and smooth.
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Combine Wet Ingredients:
- To the bowl with the butter, add the white sugar, mashed bananas, and eggs.
- Mix until well combined.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Mix until the batter is smooth and well incorporated.
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Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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Make the Coconut Icing:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the coconut icing.
- In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, milk, and shredded coconut.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
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Ice the Cake:
- While the cake is still warm, spread the coconut icing evenly over the top.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice the Banana Cake with Coconut Icing into squares or slices.
- Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Tips:
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Sour Milk Substitute:
- If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can make a quick substitute by adding a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk. Stir and let it sit for a few minutes until it curdles slightly.
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Ripe Bananas:
- For the best flavor, use ripe bananas with brown spots on the peel. They are sweeter and more fragrant, perfect for banana cake!
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Storage:
- Store any leftover Banana Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.
🎉 Bring the Tropics to Your Table! 🌴
This Banana Cake with Coconut Icing is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of the tropics in every bite. With its moist and flavorful cake topped with creamy coconut icing, it’s a treat that will have everyone asking for seconds! Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this recipe is a must-try for banana and coconut lovers alike. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a taste of paradise! 🍌🥥
