This Cream Cheese Banana Bread Coffee Cake is the best of both worlds: it has moist banana bread and rich, crumbly coffee cake.
There’s also a surprise layer of sweet cream cheese in the middle that makes it even better. It has a soft, buttery texture and a lot of warm cinnamon flavor.
Great for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Your kitchen is going to smell great!
For the Banana Bread Part:
- Three ripe bananas that have been mashed
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted in a half cup
- ¾ cup of sugar in granules
- Two big eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of flour for all purposes
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- ½ teaspoon of salt
For the layer of cream cheese:
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- ¼ cup of sugar in granules
- 1 big egg
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the Topping of the Crumb:
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of melted unsalted butter
Equipment List:
- Big basin for mixing
- A medium-sized mixing bowl
- A small bowl for mixing
- Whisk or hand mixer
- Spatula
- Loaf pan that is 9 by 5 inches
- Fork or knife for pastries
- Spoons and cups for measuring
Preparation Instructions:
1. Smash the bananas
In a big bowl, mash the bananas until they are smooth.
2. Combine the wet ingredients
Mix the mashed bananas with the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
3. Mix in the dry ingredients.
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt slowly and mix them in. Mix just until everything is mixed together.
4. Make the cream cheese layer.
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until they are all smooth.
5. Make the topping out of crumbs
Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until they are crumbly.
6. Put the coffee cake together
Put half of the banana batter into a loaf pan that has been greased. Spread the cream cheese layer on top, then add the rest of the banana batter. Evenly spread the crumb topping over the top.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
8. Let it cool and serve
After 10 minutes, take it out of the pan and put it on a wire rack. Cut it up and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Use bananas that are very ripe! The darker the bread, the better. It makes it sweeter and moister.
- The temperature of the ingredients in the room is important. Cream cheese that has been softened and eggs that are at room temperature mix together better.
- Don’t mix too much! Stir just until everything is mixed together to keep the banana bread light and fluffy.
- Tip for making crumb topping: Use a fork to mix the sugar, flour, and butter together.
- Cool it down! Give the cream cheese layer time to set. Cutting it too soon can make a mess.
Variations
- For a filling with more tang, use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of cream cheese.
- For a natural sweetness, use honey or coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- For crunch, add chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Add chocolate chips to make it even more delicious.
Storage
- Make the loaf a day ahead of time; it tastes even better the next day!
- Put the unbaked crumb topping in the fridge so it’s easy to get ready.
- Keep covered at room temperature for two days.
- In an airtight container, you can keep it in the fridge for up to five days.
- You can freeze slices for up to three months if you wrap them tightly in plastic wrap.
Conclusion
This Cream Cheese Banana Bread Coffee Cake is a big deal! It has a lot of flavor, is soft, and is sweet. Great for brunch, dessert, or any time you want a warm treat. Try it out and tell me what you think. You can leave a comment with your thoughts or questions. Have fun baking! 🍌❤️