Banana, Lime and Coconut Cake (Australia)

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 14
Mouth-watering Banana, Lime and Coconut Cake
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Prep

25 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 lime , zest of , minced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 bananas ( large , very ripe , mashed )
3/4 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup shredded coconut
1 package cream cheese , reduced fat , room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar , sifted

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
504
Sugar
42g
Fat
23g
This Banana, Lime and Coconut Cake is an Australian classic that is full of tropical flavors. The combination of ripe bananas, tangy lime, and sweet coconut makes for a moist and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is easy to make, and the tangy cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with the tropical flavors in the cake. Serve it at your next party or bring it to a potluck and watch it disappear in minutes!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with cooking spray.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Set aside.
3.In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4.Gradually add eggs one at a time; beat well after each addition.
5.Stir in buttermilk, lime juice, zest, and mashed bananas.
6.Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in shredded coconut.
7.Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8.Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9.To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a medium bowl until smooth. Spread frosting over cooled cake and sprinkle with extra lime zest and shredded coconut, if desired.

PROS

This cake is moist, tender, flavorful and loaded with tropical flavors that are sure to please anyone’s tastebuds.

The frosting is creamy, tangy and delicious.

CONS

This cake is high in calories, sugar, and fat.
It is not recommended for those who are watching their weight or have dietary restrictions.

This cake requires ripe bananas, so if you do not have ripe bananas on hand, you will need to wait until they ripen before baking this cake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake contains bananas, which are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Coconut is high in healthy fats and fiber, which has been linked to reducing risk factors for heart disease. Lime is a good source of vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system.

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