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Banana Bread Coffee Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Delight in this moist and flavorful Banana Bread Coffee Cake featuring a tender banana-infused batter topped with a cinnamon sugar streusel. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, this cake balances the sweetness of ripe bananas with a crumbly, buttery topping that pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients

Streusel Topping

  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Banana Batter

  • 3 medium-large very ripe bananas (3/4 to 1 cup mashed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (vanilla paste can be substituted)
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed (dark brown sugar can be substituted)
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt or kosher salt (use 1/4 teaspoon if using table salt)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan using butter or cooking spray to ensure the cake does not stick during baking.
  2. Make Streusel Topping: In a shallow bowl, combine ½ cup white sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to prevent clumping. Add ½ cup melted butter and 1 cup flour. Stir until the mixture forms a paste. Set aside or refrigerate to firm for easier crumbling later.
  3. Prepare Banana Mixture: Peel and mash 3 very ripe bananas in a bowl until chunky, yielding about ¾ to 1 cup mashed bananas. Add 2 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing gently to combine while keeping the texture slightly lumpy.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup white sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon baking powder. Sift in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and toss together to ensure even distribution.
  5. Combine Batter: Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredients. Add ½ cup melted butter on top. Using a folding motion, gently mix just until no flour streaks remain to avoid overmixing and toughening the cake.
  6. Assemble: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, filling it about halfway. Crumble the streusel topping evenly over the surface of the batter without swirling it in.
  7. Bake: Place the loaf pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 190-195°F and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes to let carryover heat finish the cooking process. Then, remove from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. Serve: Slice the coffee cake into ¾ to 1-inch thick pieces and serve warm or at room temperature alongside your favorite coffee.

Notes

  • Using very ripe bananas enhances sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the texture tender and avoid toughness.
  • The streusel topping can be refrigerated to aid in crumbling over the batter.
  • Check doneness by internal temperature or toothpick test to prevent under- or over-baking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/banana-bread-coffee-cake-recipe/