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Coffee Cake Banana Bread Hybrid with Streusel Topping

A close-up of a moist slice of coffee cake banana bread featuring a thick, crumbly cinnamon streusel topping.
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Combine the moist texture of banana bread with a classic coffee cake crumb topping for an easy, flavorful breakfast or snack bake.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Mix in the mashed bananas and milk until just blended. Do not overmix.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. A few lumps are acceptable.
  7. Prepare the streusel: In a separate small bowl, combine the 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for the topping.
  8. Cut in the 1/4 cup cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture evenly over the batter.
  10. Pour the remaining batter over the first layer. Top with the remaining streusel mixture.
  11. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • If you prefer a sweeter finish, you can drizzle a simple powdered sugar glaze (1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon milk) over the cooled loaf.
  • This recipe works well with walnuts or pecans; add 1/2 cup chopped nuts to the batter before mixing in the dry ingredients.

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