Description

This tropical dessert brings the mythical in-game crafting recipe to life by combining ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut. It is a moist and flavor-packed cake that bridges the gap between gaming and gourmet baking.

Ingredients

3 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, partially drained
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth. Whisk in the oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is emulsified and glossy.
Stir in the crushed pineapple (retaining about half of the juice) and the shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stopping as soon as the flour streaks disappear.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

Notes

For the best results, use bananas that are heavily spotted with brown for maximum sweetness and moisture. If you prefer a sturdier cake for decorating, chill the baked layers in the refrigerator for at least one hour before applying frosting to minimize crumbs.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American