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why make this recipe

This Coffee Cake Banana Bread is soft, sweet, and easy to make. It mixes banana bread and coffee cake crumbs. You get a warm loaf with a crunchy top. It works for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

introduction

This recipe uses ripe bananas and a simple crumb topping. It bakes in two small loaves so you can share or freeze one. If you enjoy coffee cake flavors, try a muffin version too with our coffee cake muffins recipe for a different shape and quick bake time.

how to make Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Follow the steps below with simple moves. Mash bananas first, mix wet and dry ingredients, fold in bananas, then add the crumb topping and bake. Keep the batter from overmixing so the bread stays tender.

Ingredients :

3-4 medium or large bananas
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

Crumb topping:

1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup flour
1 cup brown sugar
6 Tbsp butter (cold)

Directions :

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8×4 inch pans.
In a small bowl, mash bananas. Add 2 Tbsp brown sugar, vanilla extract, and 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon. Stir and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Add in 2 eggs and beat until mixed.
To the wet ingredients, sift in 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Stir until just combined. Add 2 Tbsp sour cream and stir.
Pour in mashed bananas, and mix until combined. Do not overmix.
Make the crumb topping: in a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 6 Tbsp cold butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to make crumbs.
Pour batter into the prepared pans. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter.
Bake about 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.

how to serve Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. It is good plain, with butter, or a light drizzle of icing. Serve with coffee or tea for a simple treat.

how to store Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for 2 days. For longer storage, freeze slices up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature or warm gently.

tips to make Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
Do not overmix the batter; stop when dry and wet ingredients just combine.
Cold butter in the crumb keeps crumbs chunky and crunchy.
Check baking time as ovens vary; cover with foil if the top browns too fast.

variation (if any)

Add chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to the batter or topping.
Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips for a sweeter loaf.
Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy note.

FAQs

Q: Can I bake this in one large pan instead of two small pans?
A: Yes. Use a 9×5 pan and watch baking time. It may take a bit longer.

Q: Can I use frozen bananas?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain excess liquid, then mash and use as directed.

Q: How do I know when the bread is done?
A: Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it is done.

Q: Can I make the crumb topping ahead?
A: Yes. Make the crumbs and keep them cold in the fridge until ready to use.

Conclusion

This Coffee Cake Banana Bread gives you soft banana bread with a crunchy coffee cake top. For another version with photos and notes, see the A Latte Food recipe for A Latte Food’s Coffee Cake Banana Bread recipe.