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Coconut Banana Cake with Chocolate Frosting.

This Coconut Banana Cake is a tropical delight! Moist, sweet, and topped with rich chocolate frosting, it's a must-try dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 6 pieces ripe bananas peel on
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

For the Chocolate Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 sticks butter at room temperature
  • 1 1/2-2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut cream

Instructions
 

Instructions:

  • Begin by placing the ripe bananas in a large bowl. With a fork or potato masher, mash them until they are smooth. The peel can be left on while mashing for easier handling. Once mashed, set aside.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the canola oil, plain Greek yogurt, and eggs. Use an electric mixer to blend them well. Add the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until everything is well combined and smooth.
  • Now, fold the mashed bananas into the wet mixture. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and kosher salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  • Gently fold in the shredded sweetened coconut into the batter, ensuring an even distribution throughout.
  • Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until fully incorporated. Pour in the coconut cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
  • Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the chocolate frosting generously over the top using a spatula. For an extra touch, sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top of the frosting.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a week.
Keyword Banana, Cake, Chocolate, Coconut