The melding of banana, coconut and pecans give this cake a unique flavor. Best if made a day before serving.
Ingredients
Banana Nut Frosting
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana Nut Coconut Cake
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9×13-inch pan.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, cream together white sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Mix in eggs and 3 mashed bananas.
Step 3
Sift together flour and baking soda in a separate bowl. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing well after each addition. Blend in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Fold in 1 cup of pecans and 1 cup coconut. Pour batter into prepared pans.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks.
Step 5
To Make Frosting: Cream together 1/2 cup butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in 1 medium mashed banana, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup coconut and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 708 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat34g | 44% |
Saturated Fat15g | 73% |
Cholesterol72mg | 24% |
Sodium267mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate99g | 36% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 17% |
Total Sugars75g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 19% |
Calcium36mg | 3% |
Iron2mg | 11% |
Potassium315mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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