Banana Bread Cake

Banana bread cake recipe that’s soft, moist, and topped with a buttery crumb topping. Easy to make and perfect for using ripe bananas for breakfast, snacks, or gatherings.

Prep Time20

Cook Time25

Cool Time30

Total Time1 15

Servings:

Calories: 508kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter softened or oil
1 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
3 ripe bananas mashed
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips milk or dark chocolate chips or chunks work or omit

Toppings

¼ cup salted butter cold
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes, or until light and creamy. Add the egg and mashed bananas and continue mixing until well combined.
Add the baking soda and flour, stirring just until no dry streaks remain. Fold in the chocolate chips, then spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a small bowl, combine all of the topping ingredients. Use a fork or your fingertips to work the mixture together until it forms coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

9 x 9 inch pan: If using a 9x9 inch baking dish the cake will be a little bit thinner and baking time will be less.
Unsalted Butter: If you only have unsalted butter add ½ teaspoon of salt to the cake batter and ¼ teaspoon of salt to the streusel topping.
Use overripe bananas only: The darker the peel, the sweeter and more flavorful your cake will be
Don’t skip the topping: The crumb topping adds texture and elevates the entire dessert
Test with toothpick in center: Ensures the thickest part of the cake is fully baked
Use light brown sugar: Adds moisture and enhances the caramel-like flavor
Avoid overbaking edges: Pull the cake out when golden and the center is just set
Cut with a serrated knife: Keeps slices neat without crumbling
Rest before serving: Allows flavors to develop and texture to set properly after cooling for 30 minutes

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