Banana coffee cake is what happens when overripe bananas and morning coffee decide to party in your oven. Sweet, spiced, and unapologetically soft, this cake transforms basic pantry staples into a show-stopping dessert. It’s vegan, so you can feel slightly superior while indulging. With its moist banana base and crunchy cinnamon crumble topping, this recipe proves bananas are more than smoothie fillers or bread fodder. Why waste another banana on a boring recipe? This coffee cake demands your attention and deserves a permanent spot in your baking rotation.
Vegan Banana Coffee Cake
A moist vegan banana coffee cake with a hint of cinnamon and a crumbly topping that pairs perfectly with your morning brew.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups.
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup.
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon.
- Baking soda: ½ teaspoon.
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon.
- Ripe bananas mashed: 3 medium (about 1 cup).
- Almond milk: ½ cup.
- Vegetable oil: ¼ cup.
- Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons.
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon.
For the Crumble Topping
- Brown sugar: ½ cup.
- All-purpose flour: ⅓ cup.
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon.
- Vegan butter: ¼ cup softened.
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Mash bananas in another bowl and mix with almond milk, oil, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
Make the Crumble Topping
- Combine brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and vegan butter in a bowl; mix until crumbly.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour the banana batter into the greased baking dish and smooth the surface.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 8%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
- Magnesium: 7%
Additional Notes and Tips
- Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch and a nutty flavor.
- Sprinkle a pinch of nutmeg into the batter for depth.
- Use oat milk if you prefer a creamier texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to three days, but let slices come to room temp before eating.
