Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of moist, sweet banana loaf and a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. This gourmet treat brings the comforting essence of a traditional coffee cake to your morning routine. With its caramelized banana base and crunchy streusel finish, it is the ideal companion for your coffee break, brunch, or a sophisticated breakfast. Simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress, this recipe transforms basic ingredients into a bakery-quality experience.
Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
4 tbsp cold butter (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
Whisk in the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
In a separate bowl, prepare the topping by mixing the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Cut the cold butter into the topping mixture using a fork until coarse crumbs form.
Pour the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the batter.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Ensure bananas are heavily spotted for the best sweetness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. You can substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg