Dough
2 cups (1 3/4 teaspoons) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 egg yolk for brushing
Filling
2 cups (about) banana pudding mix
1/2 cup water
50g shredded coconut
Dough
2 cups (1 3/4 teaspoons) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 egg yolk for brushing
Filling
2 cups (about) banana pudding mix
1/2 cup water
50g shredded coconut
Dough: Mix the flour with yeast
Add the softened butter and mix until a thick dough forms
Add the eggs and water, and mix until smooth
Reserve 1/4 of the dough and line the bottom and sides of an ungreased tube pan with the remaining dough
Cover the bottom with raw peas and bake in a medium oven for about 20 minutes
Remove the peas and let cool
Filling: Place the banana pudding mix in a saucepan, add water and cook over low heat
Mix until smooth
Remove from heat, stir in shredded coconut and let cool
Spread the filling on the cake and top with the reserved dough in thin strips
Cover the filling with the strips, forming a checkered pattern and brush with the beaten egg yolk
Bake in a preheated medium oven until golden brown
Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.