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Banana Crumb Coffee Cake: The Best Indulgent Recipe for Home Bakers

Banana Crumb Coffee Cake

This Banana Crumb Coffee Cake is a delightful treat combining moist banana cake with a crunchy crumb topping, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and mashed bananas.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  9. For the crumb topping, mix together flour, sugar, and butter until crumbly, then sprinkle over the cake batter.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  11. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Serve with coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon snack.

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