Ingredients

For the Cake: 1 cup  whole-wheat pastry flour (see Ingredient note) 1 cup  all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons  baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons  baking soda 2 teaspoons  ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon  ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon  salt 2 tablespoons  butter 1   large egg white 1   large egg separated 1/4 teaspoon  cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups  sugar, divided 1 cup  mashed very ripe bananas (2 large) 3 tablespoons  canola oil 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1/2 cup  buttermilk For the Coconut-cream frosting: 1/3 cup  unsweetened coconut chips or flaked 12 ounces  reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup  confectioners' sugar 1/2 teaspoon  coconut extract Ingredient Note: Whole-wheat pastry flour is milled from soft wheat. It contains less gluten than regular whole-wheat flour and helps ensure a tender result in delicate baked goods while providing the nutritional benefits of whole grains. Available in large supermarkets and in natural-foods stores. Store in the freezer.

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Banana Cake With Coconut-Cream Frosting, Recipe

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