Buttermilk Banana Coffee Cake
Moist banana coffee cake with a tangy buttermilk base and a buttery crumble topping that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- For the streusel, combine flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the cake batter.
- Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B6: 5%
- Potassium: 6%
- Iron: 5%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin A: 3%
Additional Notes
- Swap cinnamon for nutmeg or add chocolate chips for a fun twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Pair with coffee or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.