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Coffee Cake Banana Bread Recipe

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This Coffee Cake Banana Bread is a delightful twist on classic banana bread, featuring a moist and flavorful banana-infused batter topped with a sweet cinnamon crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting snack, this recipe combines familiar flavors with a tender crumb and a crunchy topping to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Batter

  • 3–4 medium or large bananas
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

Crumb Topping

  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 Tbsp butter, cold

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8×4-inch loaf pans to prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Mash bananas and mix flavorings. In a small bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly, then add 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
  3. Cream butter and sugar. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter (1/2 cup) and 1 cup sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated into the creamed mixture.
  5. Combine dry ingredients with wet. Sift together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add these to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Add sour cream. Stir in the sour cream or Greek yogurt to add moisture and tenderness to the batter.
  7. Incorporate banana mixture. Pour in the mashed banana mixture and fold gently until everything is well blended.
  8. Make crumb topping. In a separate bowl, combine 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup flour, and 1 cup brown sugar. Using a pastry cutter or fingers, cut in the 6 tablespoons cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Assemble. Pour the banana bread batter evenly into the prepared pans. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter in both pans.
  10. Bake. Place pans in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  11. Cool. Allow the loaves to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve. Slice and enjoy your delicious coffee cake banana bread as a sweet breakfast treat or snack.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
  • Cold butter in the crumb topping helps create a nice texture; avoid melting it before incorporating.
  • You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a slightly tangier flavor and added moisture.
  • Use fresh ground cinnamon for a more aromatic crumble topping.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing to keep the crumb structure intact.

Keywords: banana bread, coffee cake, crumb topping, breakfast bread, cinnamon, quick bread

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