Description
This Coffee Cake Banana Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, featuring ripe bananas blended into a moist, flavorful loaf topped with a cinnamon-sugar crumbly coffee cake topping. The combination of sweet, spiced banana bread and crunchy, buttery cinnamon crumble creates the perfect balance of textures and flavors for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Bread
- 3-4 medium or large ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
Coffee Cake Topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir to combine. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold in the mashed banana mixture and sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined—do not overmix.
- Prepare Coffee Cake Topping: In a medium bowl, mix the 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the coffee cake topping evenly over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the topping is golden and crumbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your coffee cake banana bread warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt adds moisture and a slight tang; you can choose either based on preference.
- Ensure the butter for the topping is cold to achieve a proper crumbly texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and light.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
