Banana Bread Coffee Cake is a delightful treat that brings together the comforting flavors of banana bread and the cozy essence of coffee cake. This simple recipe is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. With its soft texture and crumbly topping, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is not only delicious but also a great way to use up overripe bananas. It’s easy to make and requires simple ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen. Plus, the combination of sweet bananas and a buttery streusel topping creates a wonderful flavor that pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee.
How to Make Banana Bread Coffee Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla, milk, eggs, and mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the flour mixture into the stand mixer and mix until everything is well combined.
- Grease and dust a 9×9 baking pan with flour.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and top it with streusel.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
- While the cake cools, make the icing by combining milk and confectioners sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk until it turns into a nice glaze. Add more milk if needed to thin the icing’s consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the icing over the top.
- Serve with a cup of coffee.
How to Serve Banana Bread Coffee Cake
This delicious coffee cake is best served warm. Slice it into squares and enjoy it with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream or yogurt on top for extra sweetness.
How to Store Banana Bread Coffee Cake
To store your Banana Bread Coffee Cake, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh at room temperature for 2-3 days. You can also refrigerate it for up to a week. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. Just make sure to wrap it well before freezing.
Tips to Make Banana Bread Coffee Cake
- Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
- Don’t skip the streusel topping; it adds a lovely crunch!
- If you prefer a sweeter cake, you can add a bit more granulated sugar.
- Feel free to mix in nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
Variation
You can experiment by adding spices like nutmeg or using different fruits like apples or blueberries. For a chocolate twist, consider adding cocoa powder to the batter or chocolate chips to the mix.
FAQs
Q: How do I know when the coffee cake is done?
A: The coffee cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
Q: Can I use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour?
A: Yes, you can substitute whole wheat flour, but the texture may be denser.
Q: What can I use if I don’t have any bananas?
A: You can use unsweetened applesauce as a substitute for the bananas; just use about 1 cup of applesauce.
Enjoy this delightful Banana Bread Coffee Cake and make it a staple in your baking repertoire!
Banana Bread Coffee Cake
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 2 medium bananas, mashed Make sure they are very ripe for the best flavor.
- 2 eggs eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the streusel topping
- 1/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, vanilla, milk, eggs, and mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Pour the flour mixture into the stand mixer and mix until everything is well combined.
- Grease and dust a 9x9 baking pan with flour.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and top it with streusel.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
- While the cake cools, make the icing by combining milk and confectioners sugar in a small saucepan over low heat. Whisk until it turns into a nice glaze. Add more milk if needed to thin the icing’s consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the icing over the top.
