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Coffee Cake Banana Bread

A delicious treat combining ripe bananas with a sweet crumb topping, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread
  • 3-4 medium or large bananas Use ripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 Tbsp cold butter

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 8x4-inch bread pans with butter or cooking spray.
Prepare the Banana Mixture
  1. In a small bowl, peel the bananas and mash them well with a fork. Mix in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
Cream the Butter and Sugar
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
  1. Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture into the creamed butter and sugar, mixing until just combined.
Add the Sour Cream and Banana Mixture
  1. Stir in the sour cream and then the banana mixture until just combined, ensuring no dry flour remains.
Make the Crumb Topping
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cold butter using a fork or fingers to create a crumbly texture.
Transfer to Loaf Pans
  1. Divide the batter between the two greased loaf pans and sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the batter.
Bake the Bread
  1. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let the banana bread cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.