Banana Streusel Coffee Cake is the perfect excuse to combine breakfast with dessert and skip any judgment. This beauty layers soft banana cake with a crumbly, spiced streusel topping that’s equal parts indulgent and irresistible. The bananas bring natural sweetness and moisture, while the buttery cinnamon topping guarantees that first bite will ruin all other cakes for you. Pair it with coffee, serve it as dessert, or eat it directly from the pan—no judgment here. This recipe isn’t just a treat; it’s a mood. Bake it, love it, and don’t forget to stash a slice for yourself.
Banana Streusel Coffee Cake
Banana Streusel Coffee Cake is a moist, banana-filled delight topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional, for extra crunch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pan.
- In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Cream butter and sugar in another bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream, until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- For the streusel, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Potassium: 10%
- Calcium: 5%
- Magnesium: 3%
- Iron: 4%
Additional Notes
- Add a drizzle of vanilla glaze for extra decadence.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter texture.
- Toast the nuts for a deeper, nuttier flavor in the streusel.
