Banana Coffee Cake
Banana Coffee Cake is a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas with aromatic coffee. This easy-to-make cake features a soft, moist texture and is perfect for brunches, afternoon snacks, or dessert. With its warm aroma and inviting sweetness, it’s sure to impress your guests or become a comforting favorite at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Mix in melted butter and sugar until well combined; then add eggs one at a time, blending until creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour in brewed coffee gently and fold in nuts if desired.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg