Looking for the perfect mash-up of two classic favorites? This Banana Bread Coffee Cake is here to steal the show! 🍌☕️ Combining the moist, tender texture of banana bread with the sweet, crumbly topping of coffee cake, this recipe is ideal for brunch gatherings, lazy weekend mornings, or an afternoon treat with your favorite cup of coffee. With ripe bananas adding natural sweetness and a buttery streusel that melts in your mouth, it’s a delightful twist on traditional banana bread. Get ready to impress your taste buds—and anyone lucky enough to share a slice!
What makes this recipe truly special is its versatility. Whether you’re baking it to use up those extra ripe bananas on your counter or prepping for a special occasion, this Banana Bread Coffee Cake is always a winner. The cinnamon-infused streusel topping pairs perfectly with the rich banana flavor, creating a balance of sweetness and spice in every bite. Plus, it’s easy to make, with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Get ready to bake a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Coffee Cake
- 1 stick of butter (browned)
- Corn Starch- 2 teaspoons
- Dark Brown Sugar- 1/2 cup (packed)
- Baking Powder- 1/2 teaspoon
- 2 Eggs, 1 Yolk
- Flour- 2 cups
- Salt- 1 teaspoons
- White Sugar- 1-1/2 cups
- Cinnamon- 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract- 1 tablespoon
- Almond Extract- 1/2 tablespoon
Banana Filling
- 4 Mashed Ripe Bananas
- Dark Brown Sugar- 1/8 cup
- Cinnamon- 1 tablespoon
- Nutmeg- 1/2 teaspoon
- Allspice- 1/8 teaspoon
Streusel
- Browned Butter- 1 cup
- White Sugar- 1-1/2 cups
- Flour- 2 cups
- Cinnamon- 2 teaspoons
What You’ll Need
- 3 Large Mixing Bowls
- 8×8 Inch baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
Recipe
Prepare the Streusel
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, white sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Mix with a fork or your hands until clumps form and the mixture is crumbly.
- Set aside.
Make the coffee cake batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, white sugar, and dark brown sugar.
- Add the eggs, yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. The batter will be thick.
Make the banana filling
- Mash the bananas for the filling and mix in dark brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until evenly combined. (Clumps are ok)
Assemble the coffee cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 8×8 -inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Spread half of the coffee cake batter evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Pour the banana filling over the first layer of batter, spreading it evenly.
- Gently pat the remaining batter on top of the banana filling.
- Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the entire surface.
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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