Banana Cake with Coconut-Cream Frosting
"Combining traditional flavors with modern sensibilities, the creamed butter and sugar have been replaced with a simple meringue in this moist, luscious cake. Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 6. Wrap cake layers in plastic wrap, then foil and freeze for up to 3 months. | Equipment: Two 9-inch round cake pans..."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Cake:
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1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour (see Ingredient note)
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 large egg white
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1 large egg separated
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
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1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 large)
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3 tablespoons canola oil
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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For the Coconut-cream frosting:
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1/3 cup unsweetened coconut chips or flaked
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12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
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Ingredient Note: Whole-wheat pastry flour is milled from soft wheat. It contains less gluten than regular whole-wheat flour and helps ensure a tender result in delicate baked goods while providing the nutritional benefits of whole grains. Available i
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