Coconut Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Coconut Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box carrot cake mix; 1 cup water; ⅔ cup ripe banana, mashed; 3 eggs; ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut; 4 cups powdered sugar; ½ cup butter, softened; ¼ cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) box carrot cake mix
1 cup water
⅔ cup ripe banana, mashed
3 eggs
¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted (optional)

1
Heat oven to 350F Grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
2
Set aside.
3
Combine cake mix, 1 cup water, banana and eggs in large bowl.
4
Beat as directed on package.
5
Stir in 3/4 cup coconut.
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Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8
Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans.
9
(Run knife around side of pans before removing.)
10
Cool completely.
11
Meanwhile, combine 2 cups powdered sugar, butter, milk and extract in large bowl.
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Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
13
Gradually add remaining powdered sugar, mixing until well blended.
14
Place 1 cake layer onto serving plate; spread with 1/2 cup frosting.
15
Cover with second cake layer; spread top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
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Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
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VARIATION: Cake can be baked in a greased and floured 13x9-inch baking pan.
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Bake at 350F for 30 to 40 minutes.
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Recipe Tip
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To toast coconut, spread coconut into single layer on ungreased baking sheet.
21
Bake at 350F, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box carrot cake mix, 1 cup water, ⅔ cup ripe banana, mashed, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Coconut Banana Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut Banana Cake

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