Banana Bread Coffee Cake Recipe
Banana Bread Coffee Cake combines the moist, rich texture of banana bread with a crumbly, cinnamon-sugar topping. The cake is made with ripe bananas, flour, and butter, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and flavor. It's an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting afternoon snack.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- 8-inch round cake pan or loaf pan,
- Spatula
- Oven
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons milk or buttermilk for richer flavor
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square or round baking pan.
Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk (or buttermilk), egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Prepare the Streusel Topping:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, diced butter and use a fork or pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
Assemble the Cake:
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cake batter.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
This Banana Bread Coffee Cake is incredibly moist, so be sure to store leftovers properly. If you’re not planning to eat it all in one sitting, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container.
It can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.