Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting
Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPut 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.
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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.