Spiced Banana Coffee Cake
A spiced banana coffee cake with warm flavors, crumbly topping, and a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- For the crumb topping, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 325
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Potassium: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of ginger to the spice mix.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.