Imagine sinking your fork into a slice of pure nostalgia - a moist, golden banana cake topped with a crumbly, caramelized streusel that promises to transport you back to grandma's kitchen. This Old Fashioned Banana Streusel Cake isn't just a dessert; it's a warm hug on a plate that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 55 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 9 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the 2 ripe bananas (mashed), 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- If you are using nuts, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts into the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of brown sugar with a little bit of flour (about 2 tablespoons) and mix well. This will create a streusel topping.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the top of the cake batter, ensuring it covers the surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, slice the Old Fashioned Banana Streusel Cake into 9 servings and serve as desired. Enjoy your delicious cake!
Tips
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture - the darker and spottier, the better!
- Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the perfect cake texture.
- Don't overmix the batter; mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake tender.
- For extra flavor, toast your chopped nuts before adding them to the batter.
- Check the cake's doneness by inserting a toothpick - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, beautiful cuts.
- Store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain its moisture for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 65mg
