Pineapple Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting

Pineapple Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting

12 servings
This is an easy and delicious dessert. This cake is very moist and wonderful with coffee.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    2 ½ c
  • sugar
    1 c
  • baking soda
    2 tsp
  • ground cinnamon
    1 ½ tsp
  • pineapple

    undrained

    1 can
  • vanilla extract
    2 tsp
  • butter or margarine or 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup

    melted

    1 stick
  • eggs
    3
  • bananas)

    peeled and cut into small pieces ( I just take a knife and cut into pieces about the size of a dime

    3
  • sugar
    ¾ c
  • evaporated milk
    1 can
  • butter or margarine
    1 stick
  • coconut
    3 ½ c
  • nuts of your choice
    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a wire whisk. Pour pineapple into a smaller bowl, add vanilla extract, melted butter and eggs. Add bananas to pineapples mixture and mix with a spoon. Add the pineapple and bananas to the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13 baking dish and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes until cake is brown on top and tests done. Frost with icing of your choice or the coconut frosting below.

Frosting instructions:

  1. 1

    Combine all ingredients but the nuts and bring to boil on top of the stove. Stir to keep from burning. Boil about five minutes until thickens. Remove from heat and fold in nuts. Let stand about 10 to 12 minutes before putting on the cake.

Pineapple Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting

Pineapple Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting

50 min12 servings

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About this Recipe

Indulge in a slice of pure sunshine with our Pineapple Banana Cake with Coconut Frosting! This incredibly moist and flavorful cake is the ultimate easy dessert, perfect for any occasion, from a casual coffee break to a festive gathering. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the tangy burst of crushed pineapple, every bite transports you to a tropical paradise. What makes this Pineapple Banana Cake truly special is its unbeatable texture. The combination of fruit, along with a simple batter, ensures a wonderfully tender crumb that practically melts in your mouth. And let's not forget the star topping: a rich, creamy Coconut Frosting generously studded with flakes of coconut and crunchy nuts like walnuts. This frosting isn't just an afterthought; it's an integral part of the experience, balancing the cake's sweetness with its unique tropical aroma and delightful chewiness. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is surprisingly simple to whip up. With just 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of baking, you can have a show-stopping dessert that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. It's the ideal treat to pair with your morning coffee or as a delightful end to any meal. ## Tips for the Perfect Pineapple Banana Cake - Bananas: Ensure your bananas are ripe, with plenty of brown spots, for maximum sweetness and moisture. - Nuts: While walnuts are classic, feel free to experiment with pecans or even macadamia nuts in your frosting for a different crunch. - Crushed Pineapple: Using undrained crushed pineapple is key to the cake's exceptional moisture, so don't be tempted to drain it! This easy Pineapple Banana Cake recipe is sure to become a family favorite, offering a taste of the tropics whenever you desire.

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