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Sliced Coffee Cake Banana Bread with a crumb topping on a plate

Coffee Cake Banana Bread

A delightful fusion of coffee cake and banana bread, featuring warm spices and a crumbly topping, perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 slices
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the banana bread

  • 3-4 medium or large bananas Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the crumb topping

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 Tbsp butter, cold Cut into small pieces.
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8×4 inch pans.
  • In a small bowl, mash the bananas, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.

Mixing Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then stir until just combined.
  • Add the sour cream or Greek yogurt and mix until fully integrated.
  • Pour in the banana mixture and gently fold until just combined.

Crumb Topping

  • For the crumb topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon. Crumble together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Baking

  • Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared pans and sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Best served warm with butter or cream cheese. Can be frozen for up to three months.
Keyword Baking, Banana Bread, Coffee Cake, Comfort Food, Dessert