Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the crumb topping:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan or line with parchment.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mashed bananas and vanilla, mixing well.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Combine with wet ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Make the crumb topping: combine brown sugar, flour, and cold butter; work into coarse crumbs.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Notes
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat slices in oven or microwave for best texture and flavor.
- For an extra touch, add chopped nuts or drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg