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Banana Coffee Cake

Deliciously Moist Banana Coffee Cake Everyone Will Love

This Banana Coffee Cake combines sweet bananas and robust coffee for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider substituting with brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use margarine as a dairy-free alternative.
  • 2 large Eggs For an egg-free option, use flax eggs or applesauce.
  • 1 cup Brewed Coffee Instant coffee can be used by dissolving in warm water.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is preferred for best taste.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for effective leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt works best.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Substitute with nutmeg or allspice for a twist.
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Creates the structure of the topping.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Provides rich sweetness and crunchy texture.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Can use vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Complements the flavor of the banana coffee cake.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon to prepare the topping.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mashed ripe bananas and mix until smooth.
  4. Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Gently stir in the brewed coffee and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  7. Gradually add the dry mix to your wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
  8. Pour the thick batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  9. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the batter.
  10. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use ripe bananas and mix gently to avoid a dense cake. Customize with nuts or chocolate chips as desired.

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