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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast and Brunch

    Banana Bread Crumb Cake

    Published: Dec 1, 2014 · Modified: May 11, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · 12 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    banana bread crumb cake

    This Banana Bread Crumb Cake is a sweet merger that you will love to wake up to any morning or enjoy with a cup of tea any afternoon.

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    The Inspiration for this Crumb Cake

    I think we may have our first teething baby over here, so I'll make this quick.  We'll be heading to bed early tonight in case we are in for midnight snuggles from a seven-month-old who is joining the world of biters. The mere thought of a late-night wake-up has me thinking back to our earliest days of parenthood when the saving grace in the morning was always coffee and breakfast. This is perfect for sleep-deprived new parents.  Also great with a cup of tea in the afternoon. I would definitely like to see it first thing in the morning.

    Cake on a silver plate

    This recipe is where banana bread meets coffee cake and it is a pretty sweet match.

    This cake is slightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon.  I used buttermilk in the banana bread instead of milk which is an adaptation from my favorite banana bread of all time - it gives the bread a bit of tang and helps it to stay tender and delicious for days in the fridge.

    a slice of Crumb Cake on a blue and white plate

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    5 from 3 votes

    Banana Bread Crumb Cake Recipe

    This tasty dish is a sweet merger of banana bread and crumb cake that you will love to wake up to any morning or enjoy with a cup of tea any afternoon.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Keyword: baking, cake, crumb cake, easy snack
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 435kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $4.00

    Equipment

    • 9 x 13 Baking Dish
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Stand or Handheld Mixer

    Ingredients

    For the Cake:

    • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
    • 3 teaspoons Baking Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 3 ripe Bananas
    • ½ cup Butter, room temperature
    • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 1 cup Buttermilk (see note)

    For the Crumb:

    • 1 cup cold Butter, cubed
    • 1 cup light Brown Sugar
    • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour

    For the Glaze:

    • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
    • 1-2 Tablespoons Milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish or 9-inch springform pan.
    • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, mash bananas until smooth. To the bananas, add the butter and beat until well combined. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla and mix well. Alternate adding a third of the flour mixture and a third of the buttermilk, mixing after each addition until just combined.
    • To make the crumb, cut all ingredients together with a fork or pastry cutter until a coarse crumb forms. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Top with half of the crumb. Cover with the remaining batter and top with remaining crumb. Bake for 50-55 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Allow the cake to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk and drizzle on top.

    Notes

    Recipe adapted from Ilona's Kitchen and originally from Cookies and Cups.
    Don't have buttermilk? I rarely do either, so I replace the 1 cup buttermilk with ¾ cups skim milk + 2 teaspoon white vinegar + ¼ cup plain yogurt. (The yogurt and the vinegar give the milk substance and mimic the sour flavor of the buttermilk - it works great!)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 2mg
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    It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. (Inside. Outside it's still 90 degrees and sunny.) 

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Sweet as Sugar Cookies

      December 01, 2014 at 12:32 pm

      Oh my gosh! I've had banana bread and I've had crumb cake, but never the two put together before. You have my full attention with this cake. I will have to make it, and soon!!!

      Reply
    2. Jane, The Heritage Cook

      December 01, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      What a great idea - to combine banana bread with coffee cake! Brilliant! And your photos are phenomenal. Thanks for making all of us hungry 😉

      Reply
    3. Kelly

      December 01, 2014 at 5:39 pm

      Oh MY does that ever sound delicious! 😀 What a fantastic combination! GREAT choice for the SRC! 😀

      Reply
    4. Liz

      December 01, 2014 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you so much Jessie. Sounds yummy. Have a wonderful day and week.

      Reply
    5. Sara

      December 01, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      This looks so yummy!! The perfect way to start off the morning. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Ashley

      December 02, 2014 at 9:36 am

      This crumb cake looks wonderful! That glaze ... gets me every time! Hope you aren't in for too many sleepless nights! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Leigh

      December 02, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      Stunning looking cake and stunning looking photos. Also a big fan of your Christmas tree at the bottom! 🙂

      Reply
    8. francesca

      January 13, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      2 great things (!)

      Reply
    9. Maria

      February 25, 2015 at 10:07 pm

      Great, Moist, tasty, delicious banana bread. This recipe will be a regular in our house. Thank you so much for posting the recipe.

      Reply
      • Jess

        February 26, 2015 at 9:47 pm

        So glad you liked it Maria!

        Reply
    10. Amna

      April 03, 2020 at 5:43 pm

      The recipe says 1 cup buttermilk but the note says „ the 2 cups buttermilk…“, so which is it I’m confused.

      Reply
      • Jess

        April 03, 2020 at 5:56 pm

        Hi Amna. 1 cup is correct. The recipe has been updated.

        Reply

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