Description
Discover the best Banana Crumb Coffee Cake recipe! This step-by-step guide makes it easy to bake a moist and flavorful cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled (for cake)
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for crumb)
- 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (360g) mashed very ripe bananas (about 3–4 medium)
- 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Instructions
- Make the Crumb Topping: In a bowl, combine 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in 1/2 cup (113g) cold cubed butter until coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
- Prepare the Pan & Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas. Stir in 3/4 cup (170g) melted and cooled butter, 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Combine Batters: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Assemble & Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins