Description
This incredible Banana Coffee Cake is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, a tender crumb cake base, and topped with a cinnamon-sugar streusel, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and spiced flavors with a soft, tender texture.
Ingredients
Cake
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 bananas, mashed
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer or whisk to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, which helps to incorporate air and create a tender cake texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract, ensuring they are fully incorporated to contribute to the cake’s structure and flavor.
- Mix in Sour Cream and Bananas: Stir in the sour cream and mashed bananas evenly; the sour cream adds moisture and richness, while bananas provide natural sweetness and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain cake tenderness.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the greased 9×13 baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
- Prepare Topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, softened butter, and ground cinnamon until crumbly, forming the streusel topping.
- Add Topping to Batter: Sprinkle this crumb topping evenly over the batter in the pan, providing a deliciously sweet and cinnamon-spiced crust.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes. Start checking around 35 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center – it’s done when it comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan before slicing and serving to let the flavors set and prevent breaking.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Watch the cake closely after 35 minutes to prevent overbaking as oven temperatures vary.
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour in the topping with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
- The cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature, and pairs well with coffee or tea.
- For extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the topping mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
