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Banana Coffee Cake

Irresistibly Moist Banana Coffee Cake for Cozy Mornings

Enjoy an irresistibly moist banana coffee cake, perfect for cozy mornings or as 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 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Choose bananas with plenty of brown spots.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled Instant coffee mixed with warm water is a good alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances out sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth to the cake.
For the Crumb Topping
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed For rich sweetness.
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted Binds the topping.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • fork or fingertips
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of flour, ½ cup of packed brown sugar, ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to make the crumb topping.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, then mix in the mashed bananas.
  4. Add 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of cooled brewed coffee and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Gradually incorporate this into the wet mixture.
  7. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  8. Evenly sprinkle your prepared crumb topping over the batter.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use the ripest bananas possible. Experiment with toppings like caramel or whipped cream for an extra treat.

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