Tuesday, July 20, 2010

TWD: Lots of Ways of Banana Cake


I've never been known for being patient. So this week's Tuesdays With Dorie pick, Lots of Ways of Banana Cake (chosen by Kimberly of Only Creative Opportunities), was a bit of a challenge for me.

When I want to bake something, I want to bake it now. Banana cake requires waiting for bananas to over-ripen. I don't like baking according to the whims of produce. So after four days of waiting for my bananas to show their spots, I was thrilled to finally make this cake tonight after work.

It was well worth the wait. This cake is light and moist with an irresistible banana-coconut flavour. The added texture of the toasted coconut, present in every bite, elevates the dish for me. It's not often that I go back for seconds of a banana bread (or cake), but I made an exception for Lots of Ways of Banana Cake.

For the recipe, visit Kimberly's blog.

7 comments:

Eliana July 20, 2010 at 11:34:00 PM EDT  

It looks perfect Kait. Especially with that dollop of frosting on top.

Kimberly Johnson July 21, 2010 at 7:57:00 AM EDT  

Great looking cake! Thanks for baking with me this week!

Karen @ Barefoot in Portland July 21, 2010 at 8:43:00 PM EDT  

This cake looks so good! I will have to give it a try!

Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum July 21, 2010 at 10:32:00 PM EDT  

Oh, this looks excellent! And with coconut flavor... mmm.

mike July 21, 2010 at 11:51:00 PM EDT  

Worth the wait - I agree! I buy bananas, let them get black and throw them in the freezer. I too am impatient - but they're there when you need them. What a great slice of cake - it's a winner!

Hindy July 22, 2010 at 6:59:00 PM EDT  

I think if you throw bananas in the freezer, they ripen to bakeability overnight. Your cake looks delicious!

TeaLady July 22, 2010 at 8:56:00 PM EDT  

Next time you get impatient put the banana in a brown bag with an apple or tomato and close. 24 hours = ripe banana.

I get impatient too. CAke looks great.

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