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Banana Streusel Cake

This Banana Streusel Coffee Cake is the perfect breakfast treat with a moist banana crumb cake, crunchy streusel topping, and a sweet maple glaze. It's easy to make and freezer-friendly!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups mashed bananas about 3 medium bananas
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 0.25 cup milk
Streusel Topping Ingredients
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
Maple Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. For the cakes, beat butter with sugar for 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, beat until combined. Add mashed bananas and beat until blended. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt until combined. Beat in nuts and milk.
  2. Pour batter into two 9-inch round cake pans that have been greased generously.
  3. In a small bowl, mix streusel topping ingredients together. Mix until it forms crumbs. Divide topping evenly between the two cakes, sprinkling on the top. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on rack completely before adding glaze.
  4. For the glaze, beat powdered sugar with maple syrup until desired consistency. Drizzle over cakes. Store in airtight container.

Notes

This coffee cake does not contain coffee. It is called coffee cake because it is meant to be enjoyed with a cup of coffee!