Description
This Banana Coffee Cake is a soft, moist treat bursting with natural banana sweetness. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with a delicate glaze, it’s an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break. The combination of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon creates a comforting, flavorful cake sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (67g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (57g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking when your batter is prepared.
- Prepare Pan: Grease an 8-inch square baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking and to help with even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the mashed ripe bananas, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared greased baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Prepare Streusel: In another small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Top Batter: Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly over the cake batter in the baking pan.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes to set properly before glazing or serving.
- Glaze (Optional): If desired, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a light glaze. Drizzle this over the cooled cake for added sweetness and decoration.
- Serve: Slice the cake into squares and serve for breakfast, brunch, or with coffee in the afternoon.
Notes
- Very ripe bananas produce the best flavor and moisture in the cake.
- For extra texture, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the streusel topping.
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
