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Delicious slice of Coffee Cake Banana Bread topped with crumbly cinnamon streusel

Coffee Cake Banana Bread

This moist, cinnamon-kissed banana bread features a brown sugar crumb topping, combining the best of banana bread and coffee cake for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Mixture
  • 3-4 medium or large very ripe bananas Overripe bananas with lots of brown spots give best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar For bananas
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon For banana mixture
For the Batter
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For batter
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt Adds tenderness
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 6 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small cubes Cold butter is key for crumb texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans and line with parchment for easy removal.
  2. In a small bowl, mash the ripe bananas with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating briefly after each addition until incorporated.
  5. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt until the batter is smooth.
  7. Fold in the mashed banana mixture until combined. The batter should be thick but spoonable.
Baking
  1. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops.
  2. Make the crumb topping by combining the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Scatter the crumb topping over the batter and press lightly to adhere.
  4. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  5. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Serve slices slightly warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese for richness. Store leftovers wrapped tightly for up to 3 days at room temperature or freeze for longer storage. Rotate pans halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots.

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