Description
Banana crumb cake emerges as a delightful dessert that promises pure comfort and indulgence. Moist banana layers topped with a buttery crumb topping create a perfect balance of sweetness and texture that will charm anyone seeking a delectable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Crumb Topping:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) cold unsalted butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Transform ripe bananas into a smooth, creamy mash using a fork, creating a rich base for the cake’s moisture.
- Sift together essential dry components: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip butter and sugar until light and airy, creating a fluffy foundation. Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, blending until smooth.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the creamy mixture, allowing their natural sweetness to infuse throughout the batter.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture, stirring carefully to maintain the batter’s delicate texture without overmixing.
- Prepare the crumb topping by combining flour, brown and white sugars, ground cinnamon, and chilled butter, using fingertips to create a sandy, crumbly consistency.
- Transfer the banana-rich batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even surface.
- Generously scatter the crumb topping across the entire cake surface, covering it completely with the crunchy mixture.
- Slide the cake into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge clean and dry.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely, letting the flavors settle and the texture firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are overripe for maximum sweetness and deeper flavor, creating a more moist and rich cake texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense cake – stop mixing as soon as dry ingredients are just incorporated.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Room temperature ingredients like eggs, butter, and sour cream help create a smoother, more evenly mixed batter that bakes more consistently.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg