Description
This Coffee Cake Banana Bread is a moist, flavorful twist on traditional banana bread, featuring a rich cinnamon coffee cake topping. With ripe bananas, warm spices, and a buttery crumb topping, it’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dessert.
Ingredients
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Banana Bread Batter
- 4 medium ripe bananas
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup softened butter
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Coffee Cake Topping
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease two loaf pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mash banana mixture: In a small bowl, mash the ripe bananas with light brown sugar, pure vanilla extract, and ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon until smooth and combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: Using a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, beating until just combined without overmixing.
- Incorporate sour cream: Beat in the sour cream to add moisture and richness to the batter.
- Add mashed bananas: Fold in the mashed banana mixture until thoroughly blended.
- Prepare topping: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until crumbly.
- Assemble and bake: Divide the banana bread batter evenly between the two prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle the coffee cake topping generously over each loaf. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- Make sure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to keep the bread tender.
- The coffee cake topping adds a delicious crunch and cinnamon flavor that complements the banana bread.
- Allow the loaves to cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.