Coffee and Banana Layer Cake

Bananas and coffee finally team up in a cake that’s part dessert, part morning pick-me-up. This Coffee and Banana Layer Cake is soft, rich, and unapologetically bold. The bananas keep it moist, while the coffee brings a deep, roasted flavor. Stacked with layers of creamy frosting, it’s basically banana bread’s cooler, more caffeinated cousin. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever ate bananas without coffee. Serve it at brunch, call it “healthy,” and watch everyone pretend that eating cake before noon is totally normal. Spoiler: it is.

Coffee and Banana Layer Cake

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A rich, moist banana cake layered with coffee-infused frosting. The perfect balance of sweet and bold flavors.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings 10 servings

Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas mashed
• ½ cup strong brewed coffee cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Coffee Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp instant coffee dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat the Oven:
• Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
• Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
• Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
• Mix the Wet Ingredients:
• Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, mashed bananas, coffee, and vanilla. Mix well.
• Combine and Bake:
• Gradually fold in the dry ingredients. Divide the batter evenly between the pans.
• Bake the Cake Layers:
• Bake for 30–35 minutes. Let them cool completely before frosting.
• Make the Frosting:
• Beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, dissolved coffee, vanilla, and heavy cream. Beat until fluffy.
• Assemble the Cake:
• Spread frosting on one cake layer, stack the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
• Serve and Enjoy:
• Slice and enjoy with extra coffee.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

• Calories: 320
• Total Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

• Potassium: 7%
• Calcium: 3%
• Iron: 4%
• Vitamin B6: 5%
• Magnesium: 3%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

• Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra warmth.
• Chill the frosting before spreading for a smoother finish.
• Store leftovers in the fridge, but good luck having any left.