Banana Crumb Coffee Cake
A delightful treat that marries ripe bananas with a buttery crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3 pieces ripe bananas Ensure they are perfectly ripe for maximum sweetness.
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter) Use cold for the crumb topping.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar Adds depth to sweetness.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Enhances flavor.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond milk (or any preferred milk)
For the Crumb Topping
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold) Should be cut into cubes.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350º F and grease a 9" x 13" baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine cold butter cubes, flour, sugars, and cinnamon until crumbly; set aside.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas until just combined.
- Gradually mix in alternating dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
Assembly and Baking
- Layer half of the batter in the prepared dish.
- Sprinkle with some crumb mixture, then add remaining batter.
- Top with remaining crumbs.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
Serve warm with coffee or tea, and consider pairing with fresh fruit or ice cream. Sprinkle powdered sugar for elegance.