Banana Coffee Cake
Banana Coffee Cake is a warm, inviting dessert that combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas and aromatic coffee. With its fluffy texture and a hint of cinnamon, this delightful cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. The sweet aroma wafting through your home will have everyone eager to indulge in a slice. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg