Light and Crunchy Banana Nut Coffee Cake Recipe

This banana nut coffee cake recipe is a tasty treat for breakfast. The flavor is not overly sweet, and the crunch of the nut combined with the softness of the cake is just what the taste buds crave. If you're looking for a way to use up ripe bananas, add this banana nut coffee cake to your list of recipes.

Banana nut coffee cake is excellent for family gatherings that take place around brunch time. If you have guests staying with you, wake them up with the delicious aroma of freshly baked banana bread. Banana coffee cake hits the spot all year round.

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Banana Nut Coffee Cake Recipe

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Bread

Keyword banana

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 16 squares

Calories 135 kcal

Author Jennifer

Ingredients

• 2-1/3 cups flour divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup 1 stick butter softened and divided
• 1-1/4 cup sugar divided
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3 ripe bananas mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 and spray a square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, add 2 cups flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, add 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter and 3/4 cup sugar. Beat for 3 minutes.
4. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
5. Fold in mashed bananas.
6. Add flour mixture and milk and beat just until combined.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. In a small bowl, add remaining 1/2 stick (1/4 cup butter), 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and walnuts.
9. Use a pastry blender to blend all ingredients together until you have small pea-sized chunks. Spread mixture on top of batter in pan.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Banana Nut Coffee Cake Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g 12%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 26mg 9%

Sodium 131mg 5%

Potassium 165mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%

Sugars 6g

Protein 1g 2%

Vitamin A 4.4%

Vitamin C 2.3%

Calcium 3.9%

Iron 2.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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