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Banana Crumb Cake

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Banana Crumb Cake is a delicious, moist cake that combines the sweet, rich flavor of ripe bananas with a buttery, crunchy crumb topping. This cake is the perfect balance of softness and crunch, making it a fantastic breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Whether you’re using overripe bananas or craving a sweet treat, this Banana Crumb Cake is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2–3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt

For the crumb topping:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add softened butter and mix with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9-inch square or round cake pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the sour cream or yogurt. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly.
  8. Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the topping begins to brown too much, cover the cake loosely with aluminum foil.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve: Slice and serve while warm or at room temperature. This cake is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!

Notes

  • Add-ins: Add chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, pecans, or dried fruit (raisins or cranberries) to the batter for extra flavor.
  • Gluten-free: Swap all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend to make the recipe gluten-free.
  • Vegan version: Replace eggs with flax eggs and use non-dairy butter and yogurt for a dairy-free, egg-free version.
  • Spices: For a warm twist, add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the batter or crumb topping.

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