Coffee Cake Banana Bread
This Coffee Cake Banana Bread. Is a delightful fusion of two beloved classics. The moist, tender banana bread base. Is enhanced with a sweet, crunchy cinnamon crumb topping. That adds the perfect texture contrast. Each bite offers a blend of warm spices. And banana sweetness. Making it an irresistible treat. For breakfast, snack time, or dessert. The secret ingredient? A touch of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Which keeps the bread incredibly moist. Whether you’re serving it at a family brunch. Or enjoying it with a cup of coffee. This bread is sure to impress.
2 Servings
Ingredients
Bread:
- 3-4 medium or large bananas
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 c butter softened
- 1 c sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 c all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt
Crumb Topping:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 c flour
- 1 c brown sugar
- 6 tablespoon butter cold
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
- In a small bowl, mash the bananas with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Until well combined.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar. Until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Ensuring each is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients. Stirring gently until just combined.
- Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt). And mix until smooth.
- Fold in the mashed banana mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pans, smoothing the tops.
- For the crumb topping. Mix the cinnamon, flour, and brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter. Until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Evenly sprinkle the topping. Over the batter in both pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes. Or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious Coffee Cake Banana Bread!
Notes
To make this Coffee Cake Banana Bread gluten-free. Simply substitute the all-purpose flour. With a gluten-free flour blend. Make sure the blend contains xanthan gum. Which helps mimic the elasticity. And the texture of regular flour. Additionally, double-check that all other ingredients. Such as baking soda and sour cream. Are certified gluten-free. To avoid any cross-contamination. The result will be just as moist and delicious. With the same delightful crumb topping. That makes this bread so special. Enjoy your gluten-free treat with confidence. Knowing it’s safe. For everyone to savor!