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Banana Bread Crumb Cake

Tender and soft this banana cake is loaded up with flavor and a hint of spice. Topped with a sweet, brown sugar crumb this is the perfect snack or breakfast cake!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 337 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Banana Cake
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup buttermilk*
Crumb Topping
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper or spray with non stick baking spray.
  2. In a small mixing bowl prepare the crumb by mixing together the light brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Drizzle with the melted butter, then use a fork mix until large crumbs are formed. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl add the room temperature butter, white and light brown sugars. Cream together. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  4. Mash the bananas with a fork, then add to the batter, stir to combine, will be slightly lumpy.
  5. In a medium size mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, stir with a fork to mix.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stir slowly and pour in the buttermilk while stirring. Stir until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the crumbs on top. Gently press the crumbs into the batter to help stick.
  8. If using an 8x8 pan bake for about 45-50 minutes. If using a 9x9 pan bake for about 35-40 minutes.
  9. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes prior to serving. If desired top with icing.

Notes

  • If you don't have buttermilk on hand you can make sour milk. Add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice or plain white vinegar to your measuring cup, then pour the milk in to reach ⅔ cup. Let it sit briefly. This will make sour milk.
  • If you want to make this in a 9x13 pan you can add an additional ½ cup flour and ⅓ cup milk to the recipe. Double the crumb recipe and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Simple icing recipe: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Mix together, add more powdered sugar or more milk to get the desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 337kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Sodium 244mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 337

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 337kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Sodium 244mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.