Best 3 Banana Coconut Crunch Cake Recipes

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If you're in search of a delectable dessert that combines the tropical flavors of banana and coconut, with a crunchy, caramelized topping, then look no further than the banana coconut crunch cake. This tantalizing treat is a symphony of textures and flavors that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more. With its moist and fluffy banana cake base, creamy coconut filling, and irresistible crunchy topping, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating this delightful dessert that will surely become a favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA COCONUT CRUNCH CAKE



Banana Coconut Crunch Cake image

Categories     Cake     Rum     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Banana     Coconut     Spring     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

For cake layer
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large)
3 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
For rum syrup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
For frosting
1/2 pound cream cheese, softened
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup crisp banana chips

Steps:

  • Make cake layer:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square, 2-inch deep baking pan and line bottom with wax paper. Butter paper and dust with flour, knocking out excess flour.
  • On a baking sheet toast coconut in the middle of the oven, stirring once, until golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Into a bowl sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl whisk together eggs, bananas, crème fraîche or sour cream, and vanilla.
  • In a bowl of a standing electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour and egg mixtures alternately, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating after each addition until batter is smooth, and fold in coconut.
  • Turn batter into pan, smoothing top, and bake in middle of oven until a tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack 10 minutes. Run a thin knife around edges of pan and invert cake onto rack. Remove wax paper carefully and cool cake completely. Cake layer may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, wrapped in plastic wrap and foil.
  • Make syrup:
  • In a small saucepan bring water and sugar to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, and simmer 1 minute. Stir in rum and simmer 1 minute. Cool syrup completely. Syrup may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Make frosting:
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition, and beat in vanilla and pinch salt. In a food processor coarsely grind banana chips and stir into frosting.
  • With serrated knife halve cake layer horizontally and with pastry brush dab cut sides with rum syrup, using it all. Spread half of frosting on cut side of bottom layer and arrange top layer, cut side down, on frosting. Spread remaining frosting on top of cake. Cake may be assembled 3 hours ahead and chilled, covered with an overturned bowl or in a cake keeper.

BANANA-COCONUT CRUNCH CAKE



Banana-Coconut Crunch Cake image

If you like Banana cake mix And Coconut you'll love this recipe.I bought a very small cookbook called Terry's Village Casseroles and Country favorites it was on last page of the book.Everyone that has eaten it always ask's for the recipe.It is my family's favorite

Provided by Cindi Davis

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CAKE
1 pkg duncan hines moist deluxe banana supreme cake mix
1 pkg ( 4½ cup servings) banana cream instant pudding pie filling
1 can(s) ( 16 oz ) fruit cocktail in heavy syrup undrained
4 eggs
¼ c crisco oil or crisco puritan canola oil
1 c sweetened flaked coconut
½ c chopped pecans
½ c firmly packed brown sugar
GLAZE
¾ c granulated sugar
½ c butter or margarine (i use butter)
½ c evaporated milk
1-1/3 c sweetened coconut flaked

Steps:

  • 1. 1.preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour 13x9x2 -inch pan
  • 2. 2.FOR CAKE,combine cake mix,pudding mix, fruit cocktail with juice,eggs and oil in a large bowl.Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 4 minutes.Stir in 1- cup coconut. Pour into pan. Combine pecans and brown sugar in a small bowl.stir until well mixed.Sprinkle over batter.B AKE AT 350° FOR 45 TO 50 Minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean
  • 3. 3. FOR GLAZE,combine grandulated sugar,butter and evaporated milk in medium saucepan. bring to a boil. cook 2 minutes,stirring occasionally.Remove from heat.Stir in 1 1/3 cups coconut.Pour over warm cake.SERVE WARM or at room temperature.
  • 4. TIP: Assemble all ingredients and utensils together before beginning the recipe

BANANA-COCONUT CRUNCH CAKE RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Banana-Coconut Crunch Cake Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by á-11607

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pkg. DUNCAN HINES Moist Deluxe Banana Supreme Cake Mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) banana instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 can (16 ounce) fruit cocktail, in juices, undrained
4 eggs
1/4 cup Crisco Oil
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Glaze
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 1/3 cups coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. For the cake combine cake mix, pudding mix, fruit cocktail with juice, eggs, and oil in large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 4 minutes. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Pour into pan. Combine pecans and brown sugar in small bowl. Stir until well mixed. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. For glaze, combine granulated sugar, butter and evaporated milk in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 1/3 cups coconut. Pour over warm cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter for a more complex flavor.
  • For a crunchier topping, use chopped walnuts or pecans instead of coconut.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature for the best flavor.

Conclusion:

This banana coconut crunch cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a crunchy topping that adds a nice textural contrast. It is also a great way to use up ripe bananas. So next time you have a few bananas that are about to go bad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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