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.
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.
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.
More Banana Recipes
- Chocolate-Dipped Banana Bread Truffles
- Weeknight Banana Bread
- Banana Bread Bundt Cake with Chocolate
- Baked Banana French Toast with Pecan Crumble
- Whole Wheat Banana Bread
- Banana Bread Bars with Brown Butter Cinnamon Icing
- Banana Bread Cupcakes
- Rich Chocolate Banana Popsicles
- Strawberry Banana Muffins
- Banana Frozen Yogurt
Favorite Tools
- Glass Mixing Bowls
- Half Sheet Pans
- OXO Silicon Spatula Set
- Parchment Paper
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer
- Wire Cooling Rack
- Set of Cookie Scoops (1 Tbsp, 2 Tbsp, 3 Tbsp)
Banana Bread Crumb Cake Recipe
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
Nutrition
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. (Inside. Outside it's still 90 degrees and sunny.)
Sweet as Sugar Cookies
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!!!
Jane, The Heritage Cook
What a great idea - to combine banana bread with coffee cake! Brilliant! And your photos are phenomenal. Thanks for making all of us hungry 😉
Kelly
Oh MY does that ever sound delicious! 😀 What a fantastic combination! GREAT choice for the SRC! 😀
Liz
Thank you so much Jessie. Sounds yummy. Have a wonderful day and week.
Sara
This looks so yummy!! The perfect way to start off the morning. 🙂
Ashley
This crumb cake looks wonderful! That glaze ... gets me every time! Hope you aren't in for too many sleepless nights! 🙂
Leigh
Stunning looking cake and stunning looking photos. Also a big fan of your Christmas tree at the bottom! 🙂
francesca
2 great things (!)
Maria
Great, Moist, tasty, delicious banana bread. This recipe will be a regular in our house. Thank you so much for posting the recipe.
Jess
So glad you liked it Maria!
Amna
The recipe says 1 cup buttermilk but the note says „ the 2 cups buttermilk…“, so which is it I’m confused.
Jess
Hi Amna. 1 cup is correct. The recipe has been updated.