I don't know if you're anything like me, but I love to bake at any time. Being home for going on 7 weeks now (!!!), I have been craving this more than anything, which is part of the reason that I discovered this incredible banana crumb cake recipe. My mom and I made it first together, following this recipe, which turned out incredible. The next time I made it, I adjusted some things, and also thought about ways that it could be adapted for different diets. If you don't eat eggs or dairy, a simple substitution could be plain non-dairy yogurt in place of the sour cream, applesauce instead of eggs, and a non-dairy butter.
This banana crumb cake recipe is simple enough that I think anyone could make it, but yields incredible results. This can last up to 3 days at room temperature or 3 months frozen. (as if it will go uneaten for that long...)
Banana Crumb Cake
- Prep Time:10 mins
- Cook Time:40 mins
- Total Time:50 mins
- Servings:12
- Easy
- BATTER:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 large eggs or 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- TOPPING:
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9'"x13" pan. Set aside.
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Step 2
Combine softened butter and sugar with mixer or by hand in a bowl or until well combined. Add mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla and sour cream.
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Step 3
Add dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. I would highly recommend combining dry ingredients SLOWLY, so this does not happen to you. Lumps are okay! Pour into greased pan and set aside while you prepare the topping.
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Step 4
Combine all topping ingredients in another small bowl. I find it easiest to use my fingertips to break up the butter and combine everything to get a fine mixture. You want there to still be crumbles of butter and sugar, so make sure it is not a paste. Pour the topping over the batter in an even layer.
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Step 5
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted. Serve warm, or cool and cover.