Coffee Cake Banana Bread
This Coffee Cake Banana Bread combines the moist, rich flavor of classic banana bread with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. It’s the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack.
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls (large & medium)
- Whisk & spatula
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Fork (for mashing bananas)
- Toothpickx (for testing doneness)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
Prepare for Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in the mashed bananas.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Make the Batter
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix!
Prepare the Streusel
- In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add melted butter and stir until crumbs form.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
- Sprinkle half the streusel over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the streusel.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing: Freeze slices in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Add walnuts, chocolate chips, or espresso powder for a flavor twist.
- Baking Tip: For an extra-crispy streusel, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end—but watch closely to prevent burning.