Banana Coconut Cake Recipe

A slice of history! This Banana Coconut Cake recipe comes straight from a 1984 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Christmas Market cookbook, submitted by LeeAnna Vidaurri of the corps de ballet. Experience a taste of Texas tradition with this moist and delicious cake, perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. A true family heirloom recipe!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 373.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.8 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Banana Coconut Cake

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • Banana
  • Buttermilk
  • Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • Brown Sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • Ginger

How to Make Banana Coconut Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the sweetened shredded coconut.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the unsweetened coconut flakes.
  7. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

134g

Fat

44g

Carbs

19g