Banana Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is the dessert you didn’t know you needed. Think fluffy banana cake meets a tangy cream cheese swirl. This is the cake that ruins your diet in the best possible way. The creamy filling makes every bite a surprise party, while the buttery crumble topping screams decadence. Serve it at brunch, pair it with coffee, or just hoard it for midnight cravings—it’s that versatile. Forget basic banana bread. This cake takes your favorite fruit to a whole new level of indulgence and makes excuses for second helpings unnecessary.
Banana Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
This banana cream cheese coffee cake combines moist banana cake, rich cream cheese filling, and a crumbly topping for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- Pour half the batter into the dish, spread the cream cheese filling evenly, and layer with the remaining batter.
- To make the crumb topping, mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Potassium: 9%
- Vitamin A: 7%
- Iron: 5%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a slightly tangy flavor.
