Description
This Banana Bread Crumb Cake combines the moist, sweet goodness of ripe bananas with a delightful crumbly topping that adds texture and flavor. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this cake is easy to make and sure to please any crowd with layers of banana bread batter and cinnamon-spiced crumb topping.
Ingredients
Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
- 1 cup milk
Crumb Topping & Filling
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
Optional Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Set aside this flour mixture.
- Mash Bananas and Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas thoroughly. Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter until the mixture is well combined.
- Add Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla: Add 2 cups sugar, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring to the banana mixture and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate Flour Mixture and Milk: Alternately stir in the flour mixture and 1 cup of milk, mixing just until all ingredients are incorporated into the batter.
- Prepare Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups light brown sugar, and 1 cup cold cubed butter. Use a fork, pastry cutter, or your hands to mix until coarse crumbs form, resembling sandy texture.
- Layer the Batter and Crumb Mixture: Pour half of the banana batter into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the crumb topping evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining banana batter over the crumbs, then finish by layering the remaining crumb topping on top.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare Optional Glaze: While the cake cools slightly, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons milk until smooth and drizzle it over the cooled crumb cake for an added sweet finish.
Notes
- Make sure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
- Use cold butter for the crumb topping to achieve the best texture.
- Check the cake’s doneness by testing the center with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- The glaze is optional but adds a lovely sweetness to the crumb cake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
