Description
Banana coffee cake is the ultimate comfort food, blending the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich coffee flavors. This moist, tender cake features a delightful crumb and is topped with a crunchy streusel, making it perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, every bite evokes nostalgia and cozy memories. Whip up this easy recipe and treat your family and friends to a delicious slice of happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee (strong)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth with some lumps for texture.
- Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing well before adding eggs.
- Mix in vanilla extract and brewed coffee until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg