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Moist Banana Bread Crumb Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Crunchy Topping

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A moist banana bread crumb cake with a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping that adds a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (can reduce to ¾ cup)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
  • ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumb topping)
  • Pinch of salt (for crumb topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
  3. Add 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup melted unsalted butter, 2 room temperature eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or beat until combined and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine ½ cup flour, ⅓ cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add ¼ cup cold cubed butter and blend with a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers until pea-sized crumbs form.
  7. Pour the banana batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter, pressing lightly to adhere.
  9. Bake on the middle rack for 60-70 minutes. Check at 60 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use overripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Keep butter cold for the crumb topping to ensure crunchiness. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent toughness. Tent with foil if topping browns too fast. Let bread cool completely before slicing to keep topping intact.

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