Description
Indulge in the deliciously moist Banana Coffee Cake Bread, a perfect blend of ripe bananas, creamy filling, and delightful chocolate chips. This delightful treat features a crunchy cinnamon walnut streusel topping that elevates it from a simple banana bread to an impressive dessert or breakfast option. Ideal for brunch gatherings or cozy mornings at home, this cake is sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying texture. Easy to make with accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up this crowd-pleaser that stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large ripe bananas)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups sour cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup reserved batter
- 1/4 cup sugar for filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar for drizzle
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for drizzle
- 2 tablespoons milk for drizzle
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9.5/10-inch angel food cake pan.
- Make the cinnamon walnut streusel by pulsing walnuts, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor until combined. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by mashed bananas and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with sour cream until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Assemble the cake by layering batter and cream cheese filling in the prepared pan.
- Top with streusel and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before serving, then drizzle with vanilla glaze if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 34mg