Let’s talk about this mocha banana coffee cake. If you think regular banana bread is impressive, wait until you try this. Imagine the richness of chocolate and coffee blending with the comfort of bananas—now, that’s a cake worth your time. Forget the bland flavors of traditional cake; this creation brings all the bold flavors. Coffee, chocolate, and bananas? Perfect. It’s everything you didn’t know your mornings needed, but once you try it, you’ll wonder how you lived without it.

Mocha Banana Coffee Cake

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This mocha banana coffee cake blends the smoothness of bananas with coffee and mocha for a deeply indulgent experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings 10 servings

Calories 310 kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake:

All-purpose flour: 2 cups
Cocoa powder: ¼ cup
Ground coffee espresso or instant: 2 tablespoons
Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
Baking soda: ½ teaspoon
Granulated sugar: 1 cup
Butter softened: ½ cup
Eggs: 2
Mashed ripe bananas: 2
Buttermilk: ¾ cup
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon

For the Streusel:

Brown sugar: ½ cup
Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
Chopped pecans optional: ½ cup
Cold butter cubed: 3 tablespoons

Instructions

Prepare the Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, ground coffee, baking powder, and baking soda.
In another bowl, beat sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla.
Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.

Prepare the Streusel

In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans (if using).
Cut in cold butter until it forms a crumbly mixture.

Assemble the Cake

Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture on top.
Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the streusel.

Bake

Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 310
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamin A: 6%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 8%
Vitamin C: 5%
Potassium: 7%

Additional Notes and Tips

For a richer flavor, use dark roast coffee.
If you want extra crunch, add more chopped nuts to the streusel.
Store cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Perfect for a breakfast treat or an afternoon pick-me-up!

Mocha Banana Coffee Cake