Coconut Cake with Caramelized Banana and Pecans

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Coconut Cake with Caramelized Banana and Pecans

Servings

8-10 people

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add unsweetened shredded coconut, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Caramelized Banana Slices

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add sliced bananas and cook for 5-7 minutes or until caramelized.
3. Stir in brown sugar.

Assembly and Decoration

1. Once cakes are completely cooled, cut them in half horizontally to create two layers each.
2. Spread Caramelized Banana Slices on the bottom layer of one cake.
3. Sprinkle chopped pecans over banana slices.
4. Place top layer of cake over filling.
5. Repeat this process with remaining cake.

Optional

• Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of shredded coconut, if desired.

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