{"id":15798,"date":"2021-03-15T15:05:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T09:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=15798"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:55:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T11:25:50","slug":"coffee-banana-cake-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/coffee-banana-cake-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Banana Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This coffee banana cake<\/strong> is soft, moist, and topped with a luscious, sweet mascarpone frosting that makes every bite irresistible. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or as a show-stopping dessert for any celebration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Made with ripe bananas and a hint of coffee, this cake is packed with flavor. It's easy to make with basic pantry ingredients, in just a few steps. The mascarpone cheese frosting adds a touch of elegance, making it feel special without any extra fuss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're looking for more ways to use up those ripe, spotty bananas in your kitchen, do try my sourdough discard banana bread<\/a>, pumpkin banana bread<\/a>, and this super popular walnut & fig banana bread<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You'll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Soft, moist, and flavorful-<\/strong> Ripe bananas and coffee create a tender crumb with rich, aromatic flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Delicious frosting -<\/strong> Creamy, rich mascarpone frosting complements coffee and bananas very well. It also makes this cake effortlessly fancy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Easy to make -<\/strong> A straightforward recipe with simple ingredients and minimal prep time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Perfect for special occasions or everyday treats -<\/strong> Enjoy with a cup of coffee or serve it for a get-together!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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This was an amazing cake, very simple to make! thanks for your cake recipes, always enjoyed by everyone at home. - Tia<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I tried this cake with whole wheat flour and jaggery powder. Came out extremely good, thanks for the recipe. Surely I'm gonna try more cakes and breads. - Shivani<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Flour:<\/strong> I used a mix of amaranth flour and whole wheat flour. You can easily substitute with all whole wheat, all-purpose flour, or use a mix of the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bananas:<\/strong> Use very ripe bananas for the best and the sweetest flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee:<\/strong> Instant coffee works well here. Use any kind you like. You can also add a shot of espresso, if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar:<\/strong> Brown sugar is great in this banana coffee cake recipe for its deep, caramel-like flavor. You can use coconut sugar or raw sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cinnamon powder:<\/strong> For a warm, cozy flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil:<\/strong> I like coconut oil a lot for my baking. But any vegetable oil will work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yogurt:<\/strong> Please use plain Greek yogurt. If using regular yogurt, be sure to drain it of excess liquid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walnuts:<\/strong> I love the nutty crunch of walnuts in banana breads. You can also use pecans, almonds, or leave out the nuts altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mascarpone cheese:<\/strong> Full-fat mascarpone cheese works well here. You can also use cream cheese<\/a> in this banana coffee cake recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please see the recipe card below for full information about the ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make Coffee Banana Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Preheat the oven and grease an 8\" cake tin well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Sift both the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in the brown sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> In another bowl, mash the bananas using a fork. Add in the oil, yogurt, coffee, and vanilla extract. Mix well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Mix in the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Don't overmix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Fold in the walnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> Pour the batter into your prepared tin. Bake for 40-45 mins, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Make The Mascarpone Frosting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the cake bakes, you can make the frosting. Though the coffee and banana cake is delicious on its own, I highly recommend that you don't skip this. It ties the dessert together perfectly, with complementary flavours and textures. I\u2019d consider the coffee banana cake incomplete without it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you need to do is blend mascarpone cheese with icing sugar until it's smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once the banana coffee cake has cooled completely, top it generously with the frosting.\u00a0A little sprinkle of walnuts and chopped chocolate-covered coffee beans finishes the cake perfectly!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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