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Easy Banana Crumb Cake Recipe

Easy banana crumb cake recipe makes a moist banana cake that's topped with an oat-streusel crumb topping.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 418 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crumb Topping
  • 3 tablespoons butter softened
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¾ cup oats quick or old fashioned
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Pecans optional
Cake
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans if desired

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 8x8-inch metal baking dish. Set aside.
  2. For crumb topping, add the butter and brown sugar to a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Mix until combined.
  4. Add the remaining crumb ingredients.
  5. Mix until well-combined. Set aside.
  6. For cake, add the butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl.
  7. Beat until well-combined, about 2-3 minutes on medium.
  8. Add the banana, eggs, and vanilla.
  9. Mix until well-combined.
  10. Add the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  11. Stir just until combined. Don't overmix.
  12. Add the nuts, and stir in, if using.
  13. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan.
  14. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the cake batter.
  15. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until wooden pick comes out clean.
  16. Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan. Cake can be served warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Butter: I use salted butter, but unsalted butter would also work.
  • Brown sugar: I use light brown sugar.
  • Nuts: Chopped walnuts could also be used.
  • Spices: Feel free to add additional spices, like a pinch or two of nutmeg, if you'd prefer.
  • Nutritional values are estimates. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 418kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 513mg (21%) Potassium 195mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 500IU (10%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 418

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 418kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 513mg 21%
Potassium 195mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 500IU 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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