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Easy Banana Coffee Cake Recipe for Cozy Mornings

Easy Banana Coffee Cake Recipe for Cozy Mornings

A moist banana-sour-cream cake baked under a buttery cinnamon-brown-sugar crumb topping. This cozy 9 x 13-inch dessert makes about 12 generous servings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 to 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Mashed very ripe bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
Cinnamon Crumb Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Cold unsalted butter

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment.
  2. For the crumb topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and mashed bananas.
  4. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add the dry mixture to the banana mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing only until combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and scatter the crumb topping over the surface. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use heavily speckled or overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. For more defined crumbs, chill the assembled cake for 10-15 minutes before baking. Plain Greek yogurt can replace the sour cream in an equal amount.