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Banana Bread Coffee Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 9 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Banana Bread Coffee Cake combines the moist texture and rich flavor of classic banana bread with the crumbly sweetness of a coffee cake. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this tender cake features ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and a nutty brown sugar topping that bakes to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 to 3 bananas)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together using a mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cake texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure even incorporation. Then add the mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to distribute the leavening and spices evenly.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
  6. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with chopped walnuts or pecans if using, creating a sweet and crunchy topping.
  7. Layer Batter and Topping: Spread half of the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and nut mixture over the batter. Then repeat with the remaining batter and top with the remaining brown sugar and nuts.
  8. Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing to help the slices hold together. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a simple glaze for extra sweetness.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and flavor intensity.
  • This coffee cake can be enjoyed warm for a comforting treat or at room temperature for easier slicing.
  • Optional glaze made with powdered sugar and milk can be drizzled on top for added sweetness.
  • Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or omitted for a nut-free version.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/banana-bread-coffee-cake-recipe-2/