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Banana Crumb Coffee Cake

Heavenly Banana Crumb Coffee Cake for Cozy Mornings

Delight in the moist, sweet goodness of Banana Crumb Coffee Cake, a perfect treat for coffee lovers and a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 3 cups Ripe Bananas The riper, the better!
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 cup Butter Softened, or use vegan butter
  • 2 large Eggs Or substitute with flaxseed meal or applesauce
  • 0.5 cup Milk Dairy-free options include almond or oat milk
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Can swap for nutmeg if desired
For the Crumb Topping
  • 0.5 cup Butter Cold, or use vegan butter
  • 1 cup Flour Match with the base flour
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Adds depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Use sparingly
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted for a smooth finish
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Dairy-free options work perfectly

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cold butter, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon to make crumb topping.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas.
  5. Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk to the banana batter until just combined.
  6. Pour half the batter into the baking dish, add crumb topping, layer with remaining batter and top with the rest of the crumb.
  7. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the optional glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk to a pourable consistency.
  9. Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle glaze and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Using very ripe bananas maximizes sweetness and moisture. Don’t overmix to keep the cake fluffy. Check for doneness a few minutes early as oven times may vary.

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