Let’s be real: bananas and coffee don’t usually go together unless you’re in the mood for a daring combo. But guess what? This coffee and banana layer cake is here to prove that anything can work when you add cake into the equation. Forget those overly complicated desserts that require endless ingredients – this one delivers simple decadence with a punch of flavor. Moist banana cake meets the boldness of coffee, making your taste buds question every other dessert you’ve ever tried. Go ahead, take a bite. The cake will do the talking.
Coffee and Banana Layer Cake
A delightful layer cake that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the bold flavors of coffee, topped with frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add mashed bananas and brewed coffee to the wet ingredients.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove from pans.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cakes and stack them.
- Slice, serve, and savor your daring creation.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 4%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the frosting for an extra kick.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, use espresso instead of regular brewed coffee.
- If you like a more banana-forward taste, increase the banana by one extra fruit.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days (if you don’t eat it all first).
- This cake also pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee – because why not double up?
