Banana Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 ripe bananas (peeled and mashed)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 of teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup of icing sugar
• 2-4 tbsp of milk
• 1 tsp of cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C. Line an 8-inch square baking tin with parchment paper and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Set it aside.

2. 2

   --- Crumble ---

3. 3

   Grab a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cold butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Set it aside for later.

4. 4

   --- Banana cake ---

5. 5

   In a large bowl, cream the unsalted butter and brown sugar using a whisk or hand mixer for 3–5 minutes, until it’s light and fluffy.

6. 6

   Add one egg and whisk on medium speed until fully mixed in. Repeat with the second egg, then stir in the vanilla extract.

7. 7

   Next, add the mashed bananas and whisk for another 2–3 minutes, just until smooth and well combined.

8. 8

   Add a third of the dry ingredients and a third of the milk to your banana mixture, and gently mix. Repeat with the remaining flour and milk. Whisk for about 1 to 2 minutes, just until the ingredients are combined. Don’t overmix.

9. 9

   Pour the batter into your prepared tin and smooth it out. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the surface.

10. 10

    Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Let the cake cool in the tin for about 40 minutes.

11. 11

    --- Icing ---

12. 12

    While it cools, whisk together icing sugar, a splash of milk, and a pinch of cinnamon until smooth.

13. 13

    Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake, slice and enjoy with your morning cup of tea or coffee.