10 1/2 tablespoons
unsalted butter, softened (1 stick plus 2 1/2 tablespoons)
1 2/3 cups
sugar, divided
1 1/3 cups
all-purpose flour (170 grams)
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
ground cardamom
1 pinch
salt
5
large eggs, separated
1/3 cup
whole milk
1/3 cup
unsweetened coconut flakes, and up to 1/2 cup (I like the large flakes, but you can use smaller flakes, too)
1 cup
heavy cream
1
vanilla bean
1
banana, sliced (up to 2)