“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

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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

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pan:
   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas. Add butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Bake:
   Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
8. Cool & Serve:
   Let the cake cool slightly before slicing. Enjoy warm or at room temperature for the perfect bite.