Jamaican Banana Cake Recipe

Name: Jamaican Banana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE; 2/3 cup butter; 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1 2/3 cups sugar; 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 bananas); 2/3 cup buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts; TOPPING; 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar; 2/3 cup butter; 2 tablespoons milk; 2 cups flaked coconut; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

CAKE
2/3 cup butter
2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
1 2/3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 bananas)
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cup butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups flaked coconut
2/3 cup chopped walnuts

1
Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream butter. Add dry ingredients, bananas, and buttermilk. Mix slightly. Add eggs and beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
3
Fold in walnuts.
4
Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake for about 35 minutes or until very well browned and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. When cool, prepare topping.
5
Coconut Topping: Set oven to broil.
6
Mix butter, sugar, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until butter melts.
7
Add coconut and walnuts.
8
Pour and spread over cooled cake.
9
Place under broiler (not too close) and broil for 2 to 3 minutes or just until coconut begins to brown. Cool.

2121

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

246

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE, 2/3 cup butter, 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour, 1 2/3 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Jamaican 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.

Jamaican Banana Cake

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