Description
A warm, comforting loaf of banana bread elevated to coffee cake magnificence, featuring ripe bananas and a tantalizing crumb topping.
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium or large bananas
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for the crumb topping)
- 1 cup flour (for the crumb topping)
- 1 cup brown sugar (for the crumb topping)
- 6 tablespoons cold butter (for the crumb topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 8×4 inch pans.
- In a small bowl, mash the bananas with the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs until well combined.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring gently until just combined.
- Add the sour cream and the mashed banana mixture, mixing until you achieve a consistent batter.
- For the crumb topping, in a separate bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter until crumbly.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and generously sprinkle the crumb topping over the surface.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
This bread is best enjoyed warm with butter or whipped cream. It also freezes well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American