Why Make This Recipe

Coffee Cake Banana Bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread with a tasty cinnamon streusel topping. This recipe combines the sweet flavor of ripe bananas with the comforting taste of coffee cake, making it perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. It’s easy to make and uses common ingredients that you likely already have at home. Plus, it fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma that will make everyone excited to try a slice.

How to Make Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream

For the Cinnamon Streusel:

1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
For the streusel topping, blend brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter using a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before slicing and serving.

How to Serve Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Coffee Cake Banana Bread is best served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea for a comforting snack. You can also spread a little butter on top to enhance the flavor.

How to Store Coffee Cake Banana Bread

To store Coffee Cake Banana Bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it longer, place it in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just make sure to slice it before freezing for easy serving later!

Tips to Make Coffee Cake Banana Bread

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
Make sure your butter is melted but not too hot, so it doesn’t cook the eggs when mixed.
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
Feel free to add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture.

Variation

For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter. You can also make this recipe gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

FAQs

1. Can I use frozen bananas for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen bananas. Just thaw them, drain excess liquid, and mash them well before using.

2. Can I add chocolate chips to the batter?
Absolutely! Chocolate chips will add extra sweetness and flavor to your coffee cake banana bread.

3. How do I know when the bread is done baking?
Insert a toothpick in the center of the bread; if it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, it’s done. If there is wet batter on the toothpick, continue baking for a few more minutes.

Coffee Cake Banana Bread