Banana Crumb Cake
A moist, tender banana cake topped with a buttery, golden crumb topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 4g

Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 2 large bananas
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup cold butter with your fingers until crumbly. Set aside for topping.
- 3
In another bowl, mash the 2 bananas. Stir in the egg, remaining 1/4 cup butter (melted), remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
- 4
Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda until just combined—do not overmix.
- 5
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top.
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- 7
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch round cake pan
- mixing bowls
- fork or potato masher
- measuring cups and spoons
- toothpick
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