Coffee Cake Banana Bread
A delightful blend of banana bread and coffee cake featuring a sweet crumb topping, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3-4 medium or large bananas Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness.
- 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
Crumb topping
- 1 tsp cinnamon For the crumb topping.
- 1 cup flour For the crumb topping.
- 1 cup brown sugar For the crumb topping.
- 6 Tbsp butter, cold For the crumb topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8x4 pans.
- In a small bowl, mash the bananas, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon together.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Add in the sour cream and mix well. Then pour in the mashed bananas and blend until combined.
Crumb topping preparation
- For the crumb topping, mix 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of brown sugar, 6 tablespoons of cold butter, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl until crumbly.
Baking
- Pour the banana bread mixture into the prepared pans and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea. Can be served warm or at room temperature. Adding a dollop of butter or cream cheese enhances the flavor.