Banana Bread Coffee Cake Recipe
Banana Bread Coffee Cake combines the moist texture of banana bread with a cinnamon Crumb Topping. Ripe bananas provide sweetness and moisture, while the crumbly cinnamon topping adds a delicious contrast. This flavorful, easy-to-make cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Equipment
- 9×9-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer (optional)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 large bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Crumb Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crumb Topping
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cubed cold butter and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cubed cold butter and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set aside.
Step 2: Preheat and Prepare the Pan
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Add the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
Step 4: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined. Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and mix until smooth.
Step 6: Pour the Batter and Add Crumb Topping
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
Step 7: Bake The Bread
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
Using overly ripe bananas will add natural sweetness to the cake and enhance the banana flavor. If your bananas aren’t quite ripe, you can speed up the process by baking them in the oven at 300°F for about 10-15 minutes until they soften.