Banana cake with coconut and vanilla

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 1 hr

1. STEP 1

   

   Let's start with the dough. Add sugar and a pinch of salt to the softened butter. I grind everything well for 1 minute.

2. STEP 2

   

   Then I add an egg (room temperature), baking powder and part of the flour. I leave 50 grams and will add gradually. It is very important not to overfill the dough with flour. It is different for everyone, the quantity may vary. We need to knead a homogeneous, soft dough that will not stick to our hands.

3. STEP 3

   

   I add a little more flour during the process. In the recipe I indicated 160-200 grams. This time it took me 180g.

4. STEP 4

   

   This is how the dough should turn out. Keeps its shape well, homogeneous, elastic and non-sticky. I wrap it in a bag and put it in the refrigerator to rest for 10 minutes.

5. STEP 5

   

   After refrigeration, I spread it in an even layer over the pan. The bottom of the mold was covered with parchment paper. The size of my form is 19*24. And put it in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for 10 minutes.

6. STEP 6

   

   In the meantime, prepare the filling. Coconut layer. I add a pinch of salt and sugar to the eggs and mix everything well. Then I add all the coconut flakes there. I mix everything.

7. STEP 7

   

   The filling is ready. If, suddenly, it is a little runny (everyone’s eggs are different), add a little coconut. If on the contrary it is dry, add a little milk.

8. STEP 8

   

   I cut bananas at least 5 mm thick. It tastes better this way :) It is desirable, of course, that they are well ripe. After baking, the bananas become creamy. It's very tasty. In the process I cut another banana. In total it took me 3 pieces.

9. STEP 9

   

   After 10 minutes, I take out the half-finished cake. I don’t turn off the oven, it will come in handy again soon. And while the cake is still hot, I put bananas on it.

10. STEP 10

    

    Close to each other. You can help with your hand and compact it slightly.

11. STEP 11

    

    And I put coconut filling on top. I distribute it well, trying to fill the gaps between the bananas. And I put it in the oven again. 170 degrees until golden brown.

12. STEP 12

    

    It took me 30 minutes. Let it cool. You can leave it as a pie, but I prefer portioned pieces. So much more appetizing!!!

13. STEP 13

    

    I cut it and sprinkle it with powdered sugar if desired. I have vanilla!!!

14. STEP 14

    

    The aromas in the kitchen are simply mind-blowing!!! I hope you will like the recipe and find it useful!!! Bon appetit!