Pumpkin Banana Coffee Cake

Pumpkin and banana? Together in a coffee cake? Yes, please. It’s the ultimate combo of two fall favorites. The earthy pumpkin and sweet banana team up to create a cake that defies expectations. It’s like your basic fall Pinterest board exploded into a flavor-packed dessert. If you’re tired of pumpkin spice everything but still want a slice of autumn, this is the cake for you. Don’t worry, the banana adds just enough moisture to keep you from feeling like you’re chewing on dry leaves. Get ready for the most unconventional, yet irresistibly delicious, coffee cake of your life.

Pumpkin Banana Coffee Cake

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A soft, flavorful coffee cake made with pumpkin and ripe banana. A surprise twist on the classic fall treat.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings 12 servings

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

  

• For the Cake:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 ripe banana mashed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup almond milk or any milk of your choice
• For the Streusel Topping:
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
• In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
• In another bowl, combine pumpkin, mashed banana, sugar, oil, vanilla, and almond milk.
• Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• In a separate bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the streusel. Sprinkle over the batter.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool before serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories: 220
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 2g

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Vitamins and Minerals

• Vitamin A: 20%
• Vitamin C: 5%
• Calcium: 4%
• Iron: 5%
• Potassium: 6%

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Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor

• For extra richness, add a drizzle of cream cheese glaze on top.
• Stir in some chocolate chips for a sweet, melty surprise.
• Serve with a hot cup of coffee to complete the fall vibe.
• Swap walnuts for pecans if you prefer a different crunch.