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Coffee Cake Banana Bread Recipe

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This Coffee Cake Banana Bread beautifully combines the moist, naturally sweet goodness of ripe bananas with the warm, spiced flavors of cinnamon and a buttery streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this loaf features a delicate cinnamon swirl in the middle and a crisp streusel crust that adds texture and visual appeal. Easy to make and irresistibly comforting, it’s a delightful treat to enjoy fresh or the next day, pairing wonderfully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

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Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Banana Bread

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter and stir with a fork until crumbly. Set aside to use later as the topping.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients for Bread: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to create the dry base for the banana bread.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend mashed ripe bananas with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  6. Assemble the Batter with Swirl: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon swirl mixture (granulated sugar + cinnamon) over the first layer. Pour the remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
  7. Add Streusel Topping: Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping evenly over the surface of the loaf for a crunchy, flavorful crust.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few dry crumbs, but no wet batter.
  9. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with heavy brown spots or black skins for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
  • Room temperature eggs and butter help achieve a smooth batter and better texture.
  • Test with a toothpick for doneness to avoid under or over-baking.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to let the crumb set properly.
  • Customize with chopped walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, or a drizzle of vanilla glaze or cream cheese frosting after cooling.
  • Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 3 months for best freshness.

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