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Chef Luca

Coffee Cake Banana Bread

This Coffee Cake Banana Bread combines the moist, rich flavor of classic banana bread with a buttery cinnamon streusel topping. It’s the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Baked, Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls (large & medium)
  • Whisk & spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Fork (for mashing bananas)
  • Toothpickx (for testing doneness)
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread:
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 tbsp melted butter

Method
 

Prepare for Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Stir in the mashed bananas.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Make the Batter
  1. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix!
Prepare the Streusel
  1. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Add melted butter and stir until crumbs form.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
  2. Sprinkle half the streusel over the batter.
  3. Add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the streusel.
  4. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Storage: Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freezing: Freeze slices in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
  • Variations: Add walnuts, chocolate chips, or espresso powder for a flavor twist.
  • Baking Tip: For an extra-crispy streusel, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end—but watch closely to prevent burning.