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Moist Banana Streusel Loaf Cake for Brunch or Dessert
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Moist Banana Streusel Loaf Cake for Brunch or Dessert

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • For the Banana Loaf
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed – The spottier, the better.
  • ½ cup melted butter – Real butter = real joy.
  • ¾ cup sugar – White brown, or mixed.
  • 2 eggs – Room temp if possible.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Flavor booster.
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour – Measure it. Please.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda – Fluff power.
  • ½ teaspoon salt – Balances sweetness.
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon – Cozy vibes.
  • For the Streusel Topping
  • ½ cup brown sugar – Sticky and delicious.
  • ⅓ cup flour – Holds crumbs together.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon – More warmth.
  • ¼ cup cold butter cubed – Cold = crumb magic.
  • Optional extras:
  • Walnuts or pecans – Crunch lovers unite.
  • Chocolate chips – Always welcome.
  • Oats in streusel – Rustic energy.

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep.
  • Heat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan. Do this first. Future-you will be grateful.
  • Mash bananas.
  • Mash in a large bowl until mostly smooth. Lumps are fine. This isn’t a science project.
  • Mix wet ingredients.
  • Add butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until glossy and smooth.
  • Mix dry ingredients.
  • In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir well.
  • Combine gently.
  • Fold dry into wet until just mixed. Stop early. Overmixing ruins texture.
  • Make streusel.
  • Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter with fingers until crumbly.
  • Assemble.
  • Pour batter into pan. Level it. Sprinkle streusel generously. Be dramatic.
  • Bake.
  • Bake 50–55 minutes. Toothpick should come out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Let cool 15–20 minutes. Don’t rush or it’ll crumble.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Cut thick slices. Pair with coffee. Smile.