Banana Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake: where ripe bananas meet a decadent chocolate swirl and call it a coffee break. This cake is your morning banana bread’s rebellious cousin, jazzed up with melty chocolate chips and a crumbly topping. It’s sweet enough to make dessert jealous but still pretends to belong on your breakfast table. You’ll find yourself slicing “just one more piece” while sipping coffee and claiming it’s a balanced meal. This isn’t just a cake—it’s your excuse to start the day with chocolate. Because why not?
Banana Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
Banana Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake blends ripe bananas, gooey chocolate chips, and a buttery crumb topping into an irresistible bake.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Crumb Topping:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and pour batter into the prepared pan.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Potassium: 12%
- Calcium: 5%
- Iron: 7%
- Magnesium: 8%
Additional Notes
- Add chopped walnuts to the batter for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep the cake moist.
