Description
This Mocha-Infused Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Cake is a comforting yet sophisticated dessert. It combines the classic banana cake with rich mocha flavor, cream cheese frosting, and toasted coconut for a truly unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10.5oz) Ripe Bananas, Mashed
- 200g (1 cup) Granulated Sugar
- 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 2 Large Eggs
- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 120ml (½ cup) Plain Yogurt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 225g (8oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 115g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened (for frosting)
- 200g (1 cup) Powdered Sugar, Sifted
- 1 tbsp Instant Coffee Granules Dissolved in 1 tbsp Hot Water, Cooled
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (for frosting)
- 30g (¼ cup) Toasted Coconut Flakes
- Optional: 1 tsp Cocoa Powder for Dusting
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F), grease & line a 23cm (9-inch) cake pan.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream butter & sugar until light & fluffy (3-5 mins).
- Add Eggs & Bananas: Beat in eggs one at a time, then gently fold in mashed bananas.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, & salt.
- Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry & wet ingredients, beginning & ending with flour.
- Bake the Cake: Pour into pan & bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Cool in pan for 10 mins, then invert onto a wire rack.
- Prepare Mocha Frosting: Beat cream cheese & butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar.
- Infuse with Mocha: Stir in cooled coffee & vanilla extract.
- Frost & Decorate: Apply crumb coat, chill, then frost & sprinkle with coconut.
Notes
For a richer mocha flavor, use high-quality instant coffee and ensure it’s fully cooled before adding to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg