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Banana Crumb Coffee Cake: The Best Recipe for Sweet Mornings

Banana Crumb Coffee Cake with Streusel Topping

This Banana Crumb Coffee Cake is a delightful treat for mornings, filled with ripe bananas and topped with a crunchy streusel.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased baking pan.
  8. For the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, then sprinkle over the batter.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool before serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use very ripe bananas.
  • This cake freezes well; wrap it tightly in plastic.

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Keywords: Banana Crumb Coffee Cake, Coffee Cake, Breakfast Cake