Banana and Coconut Tres Leches Cake

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

A moist, tropical twist on the classic tres leches cake infused with ripe bananas and topped with toasted coconut flakes. This Latin American-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 5, separated large eggs
• 1 cup, divided granulated sugar
• 2 medium, mashed ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a bowl, whisk 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Step 2: In a separate large bowl, beat 5 egg yolks with 1/2 cup granulated sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in 2 mashed ripe bananas and 1/2 cup whole milk.
3. Step 3: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
4. Step 4: In another clean bowl, beat 5 egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
5. Step 5: Fold the egg whites gently into the batter, then pour batter into prepared dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Step 6: While the cake bakes, mix 1 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
7. Step 7: When cake cools slightly, poke holes all over the surface with a fork. Slowly pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake, allowing it to absorb.
8. Step 8: Whip 1 cup heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread evenly over the soaked cake.
9. Step 9: Sprinkle 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes on top before serving chilled.