Description
This warm, tender Banana Crumb Coffee Cake features ripe banana flavor and a crunchy cinnamon crumb topping, perfect for a slow morning or as a simple dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper. Mash the ripe bananas in a small bowl until mostly smooth. Chop nuts if using.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined — do not overmix.
- In another small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts to make the crumb topping. The mixture should be crumbly and slightly sandy.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle half of the crumb topping across the batter. Add the remaining batter on top and smooth lightly. Finish by sprinkling the remaining crumb topping over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool further. If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar or mix the powdered sugar with a little milk to make a thin glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve warm with coffee, tea, or milk. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. This cake can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg