“We had company staying over and I made this… We all loved it! So much better than banana bread, I think.”
This Banana Bread Crumb Cake combines the cozy, familiar flavor of banana bread with the irresistible texture of a buttery, golden crumb topping. Whether you’re serving it at brunch, with coffee, or as a sweet ending to your day, it’s always a hit.
Banana Bread Crumb Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 3 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Very ripe bananas | 3, mashed |
| Butter (room temperature) | 1/2 cup (1 stick) |
| Granulated sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
| Milk | 1 cup |
Crumb Topping:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cold butter (cubed) | 1 cup (2 sticks) |
| Light brown sugar | 2 cups |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare Pan:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. - Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. - Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas. Add butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined. - Make the Batter:
Add the dry ingredients and milk to the banana mixture in alternating portions, mixing gently after each addition until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing. Set aside. - Create the Crumb Topping:
In a large bowl, mix cubed cold butter, brown sugar, and flour using a fork or pastry cutter until the texture is crumbly and coarse. - Assemble the Cake:
Spread half of the cake batter into the baking dish. Sprinkle about one-third of the crumb topping over it. Gently add the remaining batter and finish by generously topping with the rest of the crumb mixture. - Bake:
Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown. - Cool & Serve:
Let the cake cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the perfect bite.
