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Baked Banana Cake with Raisins, golden brown and sliced
Golden Baked Banana Cake with Raisins

Baked Banana Cake with Raisins & Coconut

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
While the steamed version is known for its purity, the baked ('nướng') version is all about caramelization. This cake sits somewhere between a bread pudding and a dense fruitcake. During the long baking time, the sugars in the banana darken into a deep reddish-brown hue, developing complex caramel notes, while the rich coconut milk ensures the crumb stays incredibly moist.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 1 hr
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Vietnamese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Loaf pan or round cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork (for mashing)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mash the bananas with a fork (leave them slightly chunky), then mix in the sugar and salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Tip: Resting allows the sugar to dissolve completely in the banana juices.
2 ✓

Stir in the egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, and coconut milk.

Tip: The fat from the coconut milk gives the cake its creamy, pudding-like consistency.
3 ✓

Sift in both flours and the baking powder. Fold gently until just combined, then stir in the drained raisins.

Tip: Mixing wheat flour with rice flour creates a texture that is less doughy and more delicate.
4 ✓

Pour the batter into a greased pan. Bake at 340°F (170°C) for about 50-60 minutes. If the top browns too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.

Tip: The distinct flavor comes from the Maillard reaction between the banana sugars and proteins during the long bake.
5 ✓

Allow to cool completely before slicing. This cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.

Tip: Fresh out of the oven it may be crumbly; cooling allows the structure to set.

Recipe FAQ

Why didn't it turn deep red/brown?
It likely wasn't baked long enough. This cake benefits from a long, slow bake (often 60+ minutes) to allow full caramelization of the sugars.
It seems very dense, is that wrong?
No, this is not a fluffy sponge cake. By nature, it is a dense, moist, pudding-like cake.

Ingredients

  • 4 pcs Very Ripe Bananas
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Rice Flour (for lighter texture)
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Thick Coconut Milk
  • 1/3 cup Black Raisins (soaked in rum or water)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 3 tbsp Melted Butter
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract