Banana Walnut Coffee Cake
Banana Walnut Coffee Cake blends ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a buttery topping into a moist, flavorful bake perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream or yogurt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Crumb Topping:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the cake pan.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and mashed bananas.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Fold in chopped walnuts and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, slice, and serve with coffee or tea.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Potassium: 15%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional Notes
- Toast walnuts before adding for a deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle cinnamon into the crumb topping for extra warmth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.