banana pineapple cake with coconut pecan frosting

(1 RATING)
34 Pinches
Holland, PA
Updated on Oct 26, 2014

This moist cake's delicious light and delicate flavor compliments the coconut frosting and it isn't too sweet or rich.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box (18 ounces) white cake miz
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 - eggs
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 cup mashed banana (about 2-3 medium bananas)
  • FROSTING
  • 1 can (6 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 - egg yolks, beaten slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 -1/3 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

How To Make banana pineapple cake with coconut pecan frosting

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pineapple with juice, milk, eggs and oil. Beat on low speed to blend, about 1 minute. Add bananas and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Pour into a greased and floured 9 X 13 inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  • Step 3
    During last 5 minutes of baking, prepare frosting.
  • Step 4
    Frosting: In a medium saucepan, cook and stir sugar, butter, evaporated milk, egg yolks and vanilla on medium heat until thickened , about 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Remove from heat and stir in coconuts and pecans. Cool to room temperature and spreading consistency, before spreading on cooled cake.

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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