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Coffee Cake Banana Bread is sure to be a new favorite! This classic banana bread recipe is topped with a sweet crumb topping making it a cross between a quick bread and coffee cake! 

coffee cake banana bread slices

This Coffee Cake Banana Bread recipe is always a crowd pleaser and makes a fantastic holiday dessert!

Banana bread with crumb cake topping on teal plate

I feel like there is something important that needs to be discussed here that I’ve been far too silent on.

Traffic.

Traffic is a beast.

A mind-numbing, foot-cramping, irritating beast.

For a while now (like a few years), traffic has been rough, and to help ease the situation, there has been a massive amount of construction happening to widen the freeways… So massive, in fact, it’s been weeks, months, and even years to complete.

While in the long run that might be helpful (at least, one can only hope), currently, it’s just making a bad situation worse.

Much, much worse.

coffee cake banana bread loaf cut in slices

I’m also probably one of the most hopeful people in the entire world, and every time I drive during rush hour, I always hope that maybe–just maybe–this time it will be different.

So far, I’ve only had my hopes dashed, but the dream is still alive.

Luckily, I only drive through rush hour twice a week, but everyone else who drives it five days a week? They deserve a medal.

And coffee cake banana bread. And peach pie scones. And lemon coconut cake. And homemade strawberry ice cream (ice cream is always the correct answer).

Anyway…

If I could do it without being ridiculously awkward, I would totally pass out slices of this banana bread while we all slowly trudge through the morning traffic.

crumb cake topped banana bread on teal plate

All right, enough of my inane babbling on the horrors of traffic. Let’s bring this back around to the whole reason why you’re here: Coffee Cake Banana Bread, which is a cinnamon banana bread topped with a crunchy brown sugar topping.

This recipe is extremely simple and you most likely have all of the ingredients in your pantry:

  • ripe bananas (this is important–the riper the bananas, the sweeter your bread)
  • flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon
  • butter & sour cream
  • sugar & brown sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • eggs

coffee cake banana bread sliced on teal plate

If there is one thing I love more than cake, it’s coffee cake crumb topping.

When it comes to crumb toppings, there is absolutely no room for stinginess.

Crumb topping scrooges are not welcome here. (They’re also not welcome here with these Strawberry Crumb Cake Muffins ๐Ÿ˜‰.)

So, in case you were concerned, there is plenty of crumb cake topping on this bread to go around. I may or may not have made a double batch of topping to cover this one loaf of bread.

It was completely necessary.

When you mix my favorite banana bread recipe (aka the one my mom has been making since I was a baby) with my favorite topping of all time, pure magic happens.

I know I talk a lot (a lot) of recipes up (and I whole-heartedly believe every single one of them deserves the attention), but this banana bread recipe IS everything I’ve said and more. It’s sweet, easy, and packed with banana flavor!

coffee cake banana bread slice with text

Coffee Cake Banana Bread Tips & Tricks:

  • There are a couple options when it comes to mashing the bananas for this easy banana bread recipe. If you prefer a smooth consistency, then I would highly suggest pureeing the bananas. I prefer half pureed bananas/half small bits of bananas, thus I mash my bananas with a fork. 
  •  I use 3-4 medium bananas, because it makes for an extremely moist banana bread recipe (I apologize in advance for all of you who hate that word! ๐Ÿ˜‚).
  • This is a super easy banana bread recipe, and for me, the perfect solution to the “What to do with ripe bananas?” question that happens constantly (because bananas only have like a 2-day window where they’re perfect to eat…I might be a tad high-maintenance about that ๐Ÿ˜‚).

coffee cake banana bread (aka banana bread with crumb cake topping) collage

This Coffee Cake Banana Bread is a staple in our house! I lovingly refer to it as The Best Banana Bread Ever! ๐Ÿ˜‰

 

5 from 23 votes
coffee cake banana bread slices
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Coffee Cake Banana Bread
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 
This classic banana bread recipe is topped with a sweet crumb topping making it a cross between a quick bread and coffee cake! Coffee Cake Banana Bread makes the sweetest treat (and best banana bread recipe), and it's such an easy banana bread recipe!
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coffee cake banana bread
Servings: 2 Loaves
Author: Michelle
Ingredients
Bread
  • 3-4 medium or large bananas
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
Crumb Topping
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 6 Tbsp butter, cold
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350. Grease two 8x4 pans.
  2. In a small bowl, mash bananas, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add in eggs and beat until mixed.
  5. To the wet ingredients, sift in flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Stir until just combined. Add in sour cream and stir.
  7. Pour in mashed bananas, and mix until combined.
Crumb Topping
  1. Combine cinnamon, flour, and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter, and mix until the topping looks like coarse crumbs. Sprinkle coating evenly over the batter in both pans.
  2. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs stuck to it.
  3. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Move to a wire cooling rack.
  4. Slice and enjoy!

 

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Here are some other favorite banana recipes:

{Skinny} Blueberry Almond Banana Muffins

 This easy blueberry almond muffin recipe is made with bananas, honey, and Greek yogurt instead of butter, oil, and refined sugar! These are light, fluffy, and amazingly delicious. You won't feel guilty after eating one of these!

Banana Bundt Cake with Peanut Butter Glaze

This easy banana bundt cake recipe is a cross between a sweet banana bread and a sweet banana cake! Topped with a peanut butter glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit!

Maple Glazed Banana Bread

Maple Glazed Banana Bread | A Latte Food

(Originally posted in 2016; updated 2019)

Shared by Michelle

Comments

  1. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    April 29, 2016 at 8:59 am

    5 stars
    Wow! This is such a creative idea! Love the idea of combing coffee cake and banana bread!

  2. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    April 29, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    5 stars
    I love coffee cake and banana bread marrying the two together genius!

  3. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    April 29, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    This looks soooo good, such a great texture!

  4. Julie | This Gal Cooks says

    April 30, 2016 at 3:01 am

    5 stars
    I feel ya on the traffic. I hate it and I drive in it 5 days a week. It’s particularly bad right around my job – in the evening, it can take 20-30 minutes to go three miles on one of the main roads. Ahhhhh. Luckily, I’ve found a short cut that cuts back on some of that mess! I’ll have to take some of this banana bread with me during the work week so I can snack on it while being stuck in traffic. ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Sheila @ Life, Love, and Good Food says

    April 30, 2016 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    I could totally go for a slice of this banana bread right now – love the addition of crumb topping!

  6. Katerina @ Diethood says

    May 1, 2016 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    Oh, yeah!!! I could dive into this breadโ€ฆSO dreamy!!! YUM

  7. Joanie @ ZagLeft says

    May 1, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    The traffic in my city has gotten so bad, it’s so frustrating when it takes twice as long to get where I need to go. I would love to have a slice of this beautiful bread to nibble on while I’m fuming (driving). So good!

  8. Cookin Canuck says

    May 2, 2016 at 8:10 am

    5 stars
    We’re going to be moving in about a month to a city with much more traffic than our current location. NOT looking forward to that part. As for the bread – I would love a piece of this to go with my morning tea.

  9. Eden says

    May 28, 2016 at 11:49 am

    5 stars
    This is one of the best banana bread recipes I have ever used. Definitely top 3! ๐Ÿ˜€
    I turned them into muffins because my boys will NOT eat quick breads of any kind, but they’ll eat pretty much anything that comes in muffin form.

    350 degrees for 18 minutes. It made exactly 18 muffins & they couldn’t be more perfect. Thank you for such an incredible recipe, I will be using it often! ๐Ÿ˜€

    P.S. I also have my eye on your maple glazed banana bread! *drool*

  10. Pat says

    June 9, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    5 stars
    Excellent

  11. Lisa says

    July 19, 2016 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    I have this in the oven right now. It smells so yummy, I don’t think I can wait the last 10 min it has to cook. I’ve been looking for something different to do with banana bread and this will be my new fave! Thanks so much!!!

  12. Camisha says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    I just made it and its delicious

  13. Cassie says

    September 28, 2016 at 12:48 pm

    5 stars
    This is probably the best banana bread I’ve ever had! Brought it to a party and everyone was asking for the recipe!! Thank you!

  14. Jill says

    October 3, 2016 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    Made this for brunch yesterday and it was a HIT! Best banana bread recipe I’ve ever had!!

  15. Simmie says

    October 20, 2016 at 5:40 am

    Where is coffee?It is coffee bread isn’t it?

    • Michelle says

      October 20, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Hi Simmie, coffee cake is typically a cake that is served with coffee. In most cases, coffee cake does not actually have coffee in the ingredients ๐Ÿ™‚

  16. Shelbie J Belcher says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    5 stars
    Its in the oven now and it smells SO GOOD!! I’ve had to cook it longer than 40 minutes tho.

  17. Annetta Gibson says

    January 29, 2017 at 5:13 am

    5 stars
    I made this to take to relatives whose mother had passed. Everyone wanted the recipe. It’s easy to make, stores easy. A win. Very Delicious!

  18. Lynne Cape says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    I used to think my mom’s banana bread was the best. Sorry Mom!!!
    This is fantastic!!!

  19. Maria83 says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    To Die For!!!!!!

    My sons love it and so do I. The house smells so delicious.

  20. Grace says

    May 10, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    5 stars
    Oh. My. God. I just made this and its the best thing ever! Thanks!

  21. Launa says

    May 11, 2017 at 8:50 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe. I did 4 mini Loaves. Worked great.

  22. Lizette says

    May 11, 2017 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    This is the best banana bread I’ve ever had! Recipe was awesome!

  23. Kris says

    June 19, 2017 at 9:01 am

    5 stars
    Made two loaves for Father’s Day and not a crumb was left! This recipe is a keeper!

  24. Jackie says

    June 20, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! I made this last night and my kids loved it! Great breakfast too. Thanks!

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