Make-Ahead Banana Coffee Cake
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12
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Course
Breakfast
Make-Ahead Banana Coffee Cake
Description
The Make-Ahead Banana Coffee Cake features ripe bananas incorporated into a batter made from Bisquick mix, sugar, cinnamon, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs. Chopped walnuts provide texture and nutty notes throughout the cake, while extra banana slices folded into the batter enhance the banana flavor and moistness. A streusel topping prepared with Bisquick mix, brown sugar, chopped nuts, and butter is spread over the cake before baking.
Baked at 350°F until a knife inserted comes out clean, the cake offers a tender crumb with a crunchy, sweet topping. The cinnamon adds warmth without overpowering the banana taste. The cake is cut into servings suitable for sharing or breakfast occasions.
The recipe allows for making the batter and streusel the night before, refrigerated and uncovered, then baked fresh in the morning. Maple syrup can be drizzled over individual slices for added sweetness. This flexibility makes it convenient for busy mornings or entertaining.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 ⅓ cups banana from about 2-3 ripe bananas), plus 1 large banana, sliced, mashed
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 egg
- 2 ⅔ cups Bisquick Mix from the store or homemade
- ¾ cup walnuts optional, chopped, or pecans
- maple syrup optional
For the Streusel
- 1 cup Bisquick Mix from the store or homemade
- ½ cup walnuts optional, chopped, or pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray the bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir mashed bananas, granulated sugar, milk, oil, cinnamon and eggs. Stir in 2 2/3 cups Bisquick mix and 3/4 cup walnuts; fold in banana slices. Pour mixture into pan.
- In medium bowl, mix streusel ingredients, cutting in butter with pastry blender or fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over mixture in pan.
- Bake 30 to 36 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Drizzle with maple syrup just before serving.
Make-Ahead Directions:
- Make as directed through step 3. Cover and refrigerate up to 12 hours. Uncover, and bake as directed in step 4.
Notes
- Batter and streusel can be prepared and refrigerated uncovered for up to 12 hours before baking.
- Use ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture in the cake.
- Optional maple syrup adds extra sweetness when serving.
- Walnuts or pecans can be used interchangeably according to preference.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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