Banana Coconut Cake

You can substitute an equal amount of buttermilk for the cream and lemon juice.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 8

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups granulated white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 small ripe bananas, sliced
  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsweetened grated coconut
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • Nonstick spray
  1. Add the butter, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, cream, lemon juice, and banana slices to a food processor. Process until well mixed.

  2. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda to a mixing bowl. Stir to mix.

  3. Scrape in the butter-banana mixture. Stir to combine. Fold in the coconut and pecans.

  4. Line the bottom of the slow cooker with a round of parchment paper, coat the paper and the sides of the crock with nonstick spray, and pour in the batter.

  5. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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