Best Banana Pecan Cake With Coconut Frosting Recipes

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BANANA SNACK CAKE WITH COCONUT, CHOCOLATE AND PECAN STREUSEL



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The overripe banana is the baker's best friend. Unlike wilted lettuce and mealy apples, squishy brown bananas make for fabulous baked goods. I keep them in a big plastic bag in the freezer, adding super-soft specimens weekly. Here I've mashed them into a super-moist snack cake. The pecan and coconut streusel takes this treat way above the average banana bread and chunks of chocolate make the tender crumb irresistible.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup chopped pecans
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup mashed banana (from 3 extra-ripe bananas)
1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • For the streusel: Combine the coconut, flour, oats, baking powder, brown sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter and knead it into the flour mixture with your fingers until it is evenly moistened. Add the pecans and toss to combine. Set aside.
  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line it with parchment paper with a 2-inch overhang on two sides.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, stir together the banana and sour cream. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Stir in half of the flour mixture, then the banana mixture and then the remaining flour mixture. Fold in the chocolate and coconut. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Top with the streusel mixture. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely. Lift the cake out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares to serve.

THE BEST BANANA CAKE I'VE EVER HAD



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This is absolutely the best banana cake I've ever had! It's supremely moist with cream cheese frosting, tons of banana, brown sugar, and cinnamon flavor.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Cake

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 large ripe bananas (about 1 and 1/2 cups mashed)
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
8 ounces (224g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3 cups (360g) confectioners' sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  • Mash the bananas. I usually just use my mixer for this! Set mashed bananas aside.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy - about 1 minute. Add both sugars and beat on high speed for 2 minutes until creamed together. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the eggs and the vanilla. Beat on medium-high speed until combined, then beat in the mashed bananas. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients in three additions alternating with the buttermilk and mixing each addition just until incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter will be slightly thick and a few lumps is OK.
  • Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top of the cake is browning too quickly in the oven, loosely cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and set on a wire rack. Allow to cool completely. After about 45 minutes, I usually place it in the refrigerator to speed things up.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar (I add it). Spread the frosting on the cooled cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving. This helps sets the frosting and makes cutting easier.
  • Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 days.

BANANA CAKE WITH COCONUT FROSTING



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Banana     Coconut     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

For cake
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened, plus additional for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup well-mashed very ripe bananas
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For coconut frosting
3 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons well-stirred canned cream of coconut such as Coco López (not coconut milk)
1 teaspoon dark rum (optional)
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Make cake:
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly butter and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, knocking out excess flour.
  • Whisk together flour (1 1/2 cups), baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat together butter (1 stick) and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until pale and fluffy. Beat in egg until combined, then add bananas, sour cream, and vanilla and beat until combined well. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Spread batter in cake pan and bake until pale golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around edge of pan, then invert rack over cake and invert cake onto rack to cool completely.
  • Make frosting while cake cools:
  • Beat together cream cheese and butter in a bowl using cleaned beaters at medium speed until smooth. Reduce speed to low, then add confectioners sugar, cream of coconut, and rum (if using) and mix until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Frost top of cooled cake and sprinkle with coconut.

SARAH 'S OATMEAL CAKE WITH COCONUT PECAN FROSTING



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Make and share this Sarah 's Oatmeal Cake With Coconut Pecan Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 cup quick oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups flour
6 ounces evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter
2 egg yolks, beaten slightly
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut, about 1 1/3 cups
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over oatmeal and let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Cream the sugars and butter together; add eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  • Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 55 minutes in a greased 9x13 inch pan.
  • Coconut Pecan Frosting:.
  • Mix evaporated milk, sugar, butter, egg yoks and vanilla in saucepan.
  • Cook and stir on medium heat until thickened and golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in coconut and pecans.
  • Cool to room temperature, and spreading consistency, before spreading on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.2, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 96.7, Sodium 470, Carbohydrate 71, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 50.5, Protein 6.2

COCONUT PECAN CAKE



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This deliciously different cake won Best of Show when I entered it in the Laramie County Fair. Syrup poured over the hot cake makes the outside crusty and soaks into enhance the flavor.&emdash;Virginia Price, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs, room temperature
3 cups sugar, divided
1 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons coconut extract, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, 2 cups sugar, oil and 2 teaspoons extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. stir in coconut and pecans. , Spoon into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the water, butter and remaining sugar. Bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; add remaining extract. , Slowly pour hot syrup over hot cake. Cool in pan for 4 hours before removing to a serving plate. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 32g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BANANA CAKE WITH COCONUT ICING



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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

1/2 cup butter
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup ripe banana (mashed)
1/2 cup sour milk
2 eggs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons milk
1 cup coconut

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).

BANANA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



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I always requested banana cake with fudge frosting for my birthday. Mom's recipe is attached to my fridge-and my heart. It's funny how many memories live on in a stained handwritten recipe card. On a more practical note: It's important to make sure the whipped cream cheese is truly at room temperature before you use it. If not, it chills the softened butter and makes for lumpy frosting. -Jeanne Ambrose, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (2 to 3 large)
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 containers (8 ounces each) whipped cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup baking cocoa
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional chopped unsalted pistachios, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Fold in 3/4 cup pistachios., Transfer to two greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add cocoa; mix until blended. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread top with 1 cup frosting. Top with remaining cake. Spread top and sides with 2 cups frosting. Press pistachios into sides of cake if desired., Cut a small hole in the corner of a large pastry or plastic bag; insert #127 petal pastry tip. Fill the bag with remaining frosting. Pipe concentric circles of frosting over top of cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until frosting is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Fat 28g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COCONUT PECAN FROSTING II



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This frosting is great on many cakes, not the least of which is German Chocolate Cake.

Provided by AUNT B

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup white sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 105.1 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

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