Delicious Banana Coffee Cake with a Crunchy Pecan Topping

Indulge in this mouthwatering Banana Coffee Cake with a hint of cinnamon and a crunchy pecan topping. This recipe combines the goodness of ripe bananas with the rich flavor of coffee, creating a moist and flavorful cake that you won't be able to resist. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this coffee cake is a true crowd-pleaser. The addition of toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch and enhances the overall taste. Give in to your cravings and treat yourself to a slice of this heavenly cake!

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup of strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup of sour cream
• 1/2 cup of chopped pecans
• For the pecan topping:
• 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of cold unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup of chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mashed bananas and cooled coffee. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
7. Fold in the banana-coffee mixture until well combined.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
9. To make the pecan topping, combine the all-purpose flour and brown sugar in a small bowl.
10. Cut in the cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
11. Stir in the chopped pecans.
12. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the cake batter.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
14. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
15. Slice and serve this delicious Banana Coffee Cake with Pecans for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Enjoy!

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