Chocolate Banana Cake

INGREDIENTS

• For the Coconut Banana Cake:
• 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 cups cake flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 1/2 tsp.baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 Tb. vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups full fat buttermilk
• 2 large ripe bananas, smashed
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• For the Whipped Chocolate Frosting:
• 3 cups heavy cream
• 2 Tb. vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• For the Chocolate Ganache and Garnish:
• 10 oz. dark chocolate
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 Tb. corn syrup
• 1 cup toasted coconut