Banana Coffee Cake
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5
Banana Coffee Cake
Description
The Banana Coffee Cake features a moist batter made from vegetable oil, sugar, beaten eggs, ripe mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract, combined with flour, baking powder, and baking soda for leavening. Chopped pecans are folded in, adding texture and nutty flavor. Topped with a streusel made from pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon, the cake bakes for 45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean and the topping is set.
The banana and sour cream keep the cake moist and tender, while the pecan streusel adds a sweet, crunchy contrast with a warm cinnamon note. This results in a coffee cake that balances soft cake crumb and crisp topping, suitable for a breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Serving this cake slightly warm enhances the banana and spice aromas. It pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea for a comforting bite. The use of a springform pan helps maintain the cake's shape and ease of slicing.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1 cup banana mashed, ripe
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup pecans , chopped
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup pecans , chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar , packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Banana Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 and spray springform pan with baking spray.
- Whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, banana, sour cream and vanilla extract in a large bowl together until smooth.
- Sift flour, baking soda and baking powder in a second bowl then add it to the wet mixture and whisk until just combined.
Streusel Topping
- Mix pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over cake batter.
To Finish
- Bake for 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 319IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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