🍌☕ Coffee Cake Banana Bread – Moist Banana Loaf with Cinnamon Streusel Crumble

What do you get when you cross a soft, moist banana bread with the crumbly, sweet topping of a classic coffee cake? Coffee Cake Banana Bread! This beautiful hybrid is the ultimate anytime treat: moist banana bread base, topped with buttery cinnamon streusel and finished with a drizzle of glaze. It’s dessert. It’s breakfast. It’s snack time. And it’s 100% crave-worthy. This recipe is perfect for using up ripe bananas, impressing guests at brunch, or freezing ahead for busy mornings. The magic lies in the texture—the soft banana crumb meets the crunchy, cinnamon-spiced topping in every bite. It’s comforting, nostalgic, and surprisingly easy to make.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Servings: 8

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread Base:

3 medium ripe bananas mashed
½ cup unsalted butter melted
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

For the Streusel Topping:

⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp cinnamon
2 Tbsp unsalted butter cold and cubed

For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional):

½ cup powdered sugar
1 –2 Tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

9×5-inch loaf pan
Mixing bowls (large and small)
Whisk
Rubber spatula
Measuring cups and spoons
Cooling rack
Fork (for streusel)
Optional: piping bag or spoon for glaze drizzle

Method

Preheat & Prepare Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment for easy removal.

Make the Streusel Topping

In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Cut in cold butter using a fork until crumbly. Refrigerate until ready.

Prepare Banana Bread Batter

In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Stir in sour cream or yogurt until smooth.

Add Dry Ingredients

Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir gently until just combined—do not overmix.
Assemble in Pan
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
Sprinkle streusel topping evenly over the batter.

Bake

Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
If the top browns too fast, loosely tent with foil after 40 minutes.

Cool & Glaze

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temp: Store covered for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator: Keeps fresh for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Freezer: Freeze slices or whole loaf (unfrosted) for up to 3 months. Wrap tightly.

Reheat: Warm slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds before serving.

🥄 Variations

Add Nuts: Mix in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.

Chocolate Twist: Fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips to the batter.

Maple Glaze: Swap milk in the glaze for maple syrup for fall vibes.

Mini Loaves: Bake in mini loaf pans for 25–30 minutes—great for gifting.

Cream Cheese Swirl: Add spoonfuls of sweetened cream cheese and swirl into the batter before baking.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes—thaw them completely and drain any excess liquid before using.

Can I double the streusel?
Absolutely! If you love extra crumble, double the topping and press it lightly into the batter.

Why add sour cream or yogurt?
It makes the bread extra moist and gives a subtle tang.

What if I don’t have brown sugar?
Substitute with white sugar and a tablespoon of molasses if available.

Can I make this gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and check that all mix-ins are certified GF.

Is the glaze necessary?
Optional, but it adds a delicious sweetness and polished look.

Can I bake this in a cake pan?
Yes, use an 8-inch square pan and reduce bake time to about 40–45 minutes.

How ripe should the bananas be?
Very ripe—deep yellow with brown spots or even completely brown is best.

Can I make it vegan?
Yes—use flax eggs, dairy-free yogurt, and plant-based butter.

Why did my bread sink in the middle?
It may be underbaked or overmixed. Be sure to bake until fully set and don’t over-stir.

🏁 Conclusion

Coffee Cake Banana Bread is the best of both worlds—comforting, cinnamon-scented streusel paired with moist banana flavor. It’s the kind of loaf that makes your kitchen smell amazing and your taste buds do a happy dance. Whether you're serving it for brunch or enjoying a slice with coffee, this recipe is sure to become a repeat favorite.