The perfect coffee cake has arrived, Banana Bread Coffee Cake with sweet icing and a cinnamon sugar swirl. This is my new favorite cake for fall!
I’m a huge banana bread lover. I was obsessed with creating the best banana bread recipe and I bake it a few times each month! But how could I make banana bread even better…? Make it into a coffee cake! The traditional cinnamon sugar coffee cake would be a perfect match for banana so it really was an easy combo. I’m shocked that bakeries don’t serve this because it’s really that good!
What is Coffee Cake?
First of all, coffee cake doesn’t have coffee in it, it’s just a type of cake that traditionally is eaten with coffee. So for all you non coffee drinkers, this cake is still for you! You can call it Banana Crumble Cake if you prefer! It has a swirl of cinnamon sugar, a walnut cinnamon sugar topping and iced with a simple icing.
Book Club Anyone?
This cake is so good it almost made me want to start up a book club. My mother used to host a book club and she would always be serving up cute desserts like this one. This cake not only tastes incredible but it cuts easily and serves like a dream! I cut a few banana slices on top so that it was more obvious that it was Banana Bread Coffee Cake, but you don’t have to do that! Just drizzle it with some icing (like my ziplock bag technique below?) and wait for that to harden and then cut! If you’re in a hurry, you can always cut the cake and the drizzle so the drizzle doesn’t have to dry.
This recipe is for a square pan, about 8X8 inches, so if you want to make a full casserole dish, then double the recipe! The baking time will also need to be increased by a few minutes.
Check out that cinnamon swirl action. Oh my. This Banana Bread Coffee Cake really does have it all.
Here’s the Banana Bread Coffee Cake slices without any banana pieces on top, it still looks delicious! I just needed a little more pizazz for the photos so I added the banana on top! My job is funny, sometimes I make the most incredible food but unless the photos are perfect, no one will try it.
Banana Bread Coffee Cake
Ingredients
- CAKE:
- 1 1/2 C. flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 C. mashed ripe bananas
- 1/3 C. sugar
- 1/4 C. brown sugar packed
- 1/2 C. sour cream
- 1/4 C. oil
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- TOPPING:
- 3/4 C. flour
- 1/3 C. walnuts optional
- 1/2 C. melted butter
- 1/3 C. brown sugar
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- pinch salt
- CINNAMON SUGAR FILLING:
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 tsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. sugar
- ICING:
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 2-3 Tbsp. milk
Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 8X8 pan.
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2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and set aside.
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3. In a large bowl, mash bananas (I used two small ones). Add sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, oil, egg and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
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4. Pour dry ingredients into wet and gently fold until combined, but do not over mix.
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5. To make crumble topping: combine all ingredients until mixture is crumbly.
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6. To make cinnamon sugar filling: combine ingredients.
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7. Pour about 2/3 of the batter into the pan and gently spread out evenly. Sprinkle on all your filling mixture and then cover with the rest of the batter. Top with crumble topping by gently dropping pieces onto the batter, don't flatten or pat down.
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8. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until and inserted knife comes out clean. Let cool.
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9. Icing: whisk powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk, if you want it thinner, add more milk! Drizzle over cooled cake and cut!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! XOXO
I made this last night and today it has disappeared to rave reviews. So easy to make and what an awesome combo of two favorites! Thanks again for the great recipe.
Just baked the cake . Very good. Easy recipe. Will make lovely muffins. Will try some next time . Should freeze well
I just made this, but my topping was not crumbly. Am I really supposed to melt the butter? Or just soften it? Advice…?
My topping wasn’t a mixture that could be crumbled; it was went and could only be poured.
Perhaps you didn’t mean MELTED butter. Perhaps it needs to be at room temperature ?
SAME ISSUE!
Next time I will use room temperature butter – or even – butter straight from the ‘fridge as that is where I keep it
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Delicious coffee cake! My husband and daughter really enjoyed it. The second time I made it, the cut into it before I poured the glaze over it and they still enjoyed it. Thank you!
This Banana Bread Coffee cake is delicious! I added chopped apple pieces in both the recipe and the crumble topping to go with the cinnamon flavor in this cake. I didn’t have any sour cream so I used vanilla yogurt .I also believe that using cold butter would make the crumb topping better.Thank you for this creating this awesome cake. It’s definitely a keeper.
I have tried loads of banana recipes over the years. This is the winner. I have made it several times and shared it. People I have shared the recipe with have made it with rave reviews. Doesn’t last long in the house because it is so delish!!!
This is excellent; I used pecans. Very tasty👏
Great recipe! Didn’t last long on my counter 😋
So delicious!!!
Looks so delicious and crunchy!
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This banana bread coffee cake looks absolutely divine! The combination of moist banana bread with that buttery coffee cake topping sounds like the perfect afternoon treat. I can almost smell the cinnamon and walnuts.
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The cinnamon sugar swirl is such a clever way to transform classic banana bread into something worthy of a leisurely weekend morning. Since you bake banana bread multiple times a month, I trust this coffee cake version is going to be my new go-to for fall baking too.
This banana bread coffee cake looks incredible! I love how you’ve combined two classic comfort foods into one delicious treat. The cinnamon sugar swirl sounds like the perfect touch. The photos are beautiful and really showcase the layers. Definitely saving this recipe to try on a cozy weekend morning!
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I love that you turned banana bread into a coffee cake! That cinnamon sugar swirl sounds delicious. This will definitely be my new favorite recipe for the fall.
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This banana bread coffee cake looks incredible—love the cinnamon sugar swirl and crumb topping. Definitely baking this for weekend brunch!
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This looks like the perfect coffee cake! I love that it combines banana bread with a cinnamon sugar swirl – two of my favorite things. I’m definitely going to try this recipe this weekend.
The cinnamon sugar swirl threaded through the batter is what makes every slice so good — that slight crunch against the soft banana base is perfect. Using overripe bananas really does take the flavor to another level.
Oh my goodness, this looks absolutely divine! I’m a huge fan of both banana bread and coffee cake, so combining them is pure genius. That cinnamon sugar crumble topping is just the kind of thing I love. I can already imagine enjoying a slice with a warm cup of coffee on a chilly morning. Definitely saving this recipe to try soon!
Love that it bakes in an 8×8 pan—perfect size for a small brunch or casual coffee get‑together.
The sour cream and ripe bananas keep it super moist, so it still tastes great the next day.
Banana bread coffee cake with cinnamon sugar crumble sounds incredible! What a creative combination of two favorites. Can’t wait to try this!
This banana bread coffee cake looks absolutely incredible! I love the idea of combining two classic comfort foods—that cinnamon sugar swirl is pure genius. As a banana bread obsessive myself, I trust this will be a new staple in my kitchen. For those of us looking to add more creative visuals to our blogs or projects, I’ve found that using high-quality resources like aistock.tools for professional AI stock analysis can really help spark new inspiration and keep content fresh. Thanks for such a well-detailed and tempting recipe!
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Just made this for Sunday brunch and it was a huge hit! The cinnamon sugar swirl is a brilliant touch — it adds just the right warmth without overpowering the banana flavor. I took the advice from the comments and used cold butter for the crumble topping, which gave it a much better texture. Will definitely be making this again when my bananas ripen!
Great recipe notes. The banana flavor and crumb ratio look spot on, and your make-ahead tips are especially useful for busy mornings.
Great recipe structure. Pairing banana bread flavor with a cinnamon crumble coffee-cake topping is a smart combo, and the make-ahead guidance is especially practical for weekday prep.
This sounds absolutely incredible! Turning your beloved banana bread into a coffee cake with that sweet icing and cinnamon sugar swirl is pure genius. I love your passion for banana bread, and this combo truly does sound like the perfect new favorite for fall. I’m definitely intrigued!
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Banana Bread Coffee Cake? Sign me up! I’m also a banana bread fanatic, so the idea of combining it with coffee cake and that cinnamon sugar swirl has my mouth watering. I completely agree – bakeries are missing a trick! This sounds like the ultimate fall treat.
Banana Bread Coffee Cake? Sign me up! I’m a huge fan of both banana bread and coffee cake, so the combination sounds absolutely divine. The cinnamon sugar swirl and sweet icing are the perfect touches. I’m definitely going to try this recipe, especially since the author says it’s their new favorite for fall!
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Wow, this banana bread coffee cake is genius! Banana bread + coffee cake is such a perfect combo, and your recipe is so clear. Just baked it and it’s already a new favorite—thank you!
Love this twist on classic banana bread and coffee cake! The crumble topping and simple icing are such nice touches, and the 8×8 pan size is perfect for small batches. Baked it yesterday and it was gone in no time—amazing recipe!
This Banana Bread Coffee Cake looks absolutely divine! I’m a huge banana bread fan myself, and turning it into a coffee cake with cinnamon sugar swirl is pure genius. The icing looks perfect, and I love the idea of adding banana slices on top for decoration. I can already imagine how delicious this would be with a cup of coffee (or tea!). Definitely going to try this recipe soon. Thanks for sharing!
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The cinnamon sugar swirl reallymakes each slice feel like a cozy fall treat, and I found the tip about using room‑temperature butter helpful for getting a better crumb topping.
The cinnamon sugar swirl layered between banana batter is such a smart move — it reminds me of the technique some bakeries use for marble cakes but with way more flavor complexity. I made this for a weekend brunch and the sour cream really kept the crumb moist even the next day. I’ve been using AI Toolbox lately to organize and scale recipes like this for larger pans, and the ratio adjustments came out perfectly when I doubled it for a 9×13. Definitely adding this to my fall rotation\!
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Banana Bread Coffee Cake sounds amazing! I love that you combined two classics. The cinnamon sugar swirl with banana bread is genius, and I’m surprised bakeries aren’t already doing this. I’m excited to try this recipe for fall!
The cinnamon sugar swirl is a great touch on this banana bread coffee cake.
This looks amazing! The crumble topping is everything. Adding this to my baking list!
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This banana bread coffee cake sounds amazing! I love banana bread too, and adding a cinnamon sugar swirl is such a creative idea. I can’t wait to try baking it this fall—thanks for the inspiration!
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Banana Bread Coffee Cake sounds amazing! I love that you combined two of my favorite things. The cinnamon sugar swirl sounds like the perfect addition to the banana bread base. I’m definitely going to try this recipe this fall!
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Banana Bread Coffee Cake sounds amazing! I love that you took your banana bread obsession and turned it into a coffee cake. The cinnamon sugar swirl is the perfect addition. I’m definitely trying this recipe soon!
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I can’t wait to make this again for the holidays!
The cinnamon sugar filling takes it to another level!
I’m not a baker, but this was easy and delicious! The banana slices on top are a nice touch!
I made a double batch for a party, and it disappeared!
This is my new go-to dessert for gatherings!
This recipe is a keeper! So simple and tasty. The crumble topping is heavenly. I could eat it alone!
The crumble topping is heavenly. I could eat it alone!
Made this for my book club, and it was a hit!
I love that it’s great with or without coffee!
The texture is perfect—light and fluffy. Highly recommend!
I added chocolate chips, and it was amazing!
The banana flavor is so rich and moist. Yum!
This cake is a fall favorite in our house!
I can’t believe how easy this recipe is. So good!
The icing adds the perfect sweetness. Will make again!
Perfect for brunch! Everyone loved it at my gathering.
This Banana Bread Coffee Cake is a delightful treat! The cinnamon sugar swirl adds a perfect touch, making it an ideal dessert for fall gatherings.
I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this cake turned out! The cinnamon and banana flavors complement each other perfectly. It’s a fantastic recipe that I’ll be sharing with friends!
This cake is a delightful treat for any occasion! The rich banana flavor combined with the cinnamon sugar filling creates a heavenly dessert. I can’t wait to bake it again!
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The cinnamon sugar swirl is a great addition to this banana bread coffee cake.
Just made this last weekend and the cinnamon sugar swirl layered through the banana batter is honestly what dreams are made of — my whole kitchen smelled incredible.