Description
Banana streusel cake delivers a symphony of comforting flavors from classic German baking traditions. Crumbly streusel topping and moist banana-rich base create a delightful dessert that invites you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (8 ounces) mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry and Spice Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and prepare an 8×8-inch (20×20 centimeters) baking dish by greasing with butter and dusting with flour, or lining with parchment paper.
- Create the streusel topping by mixing chocolate chips, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- Using an electric mixer, cream granulated sugar with softened butter and egg at medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed and gently fold in mashed ripe bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smoothly incorporated.
- Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Transfer approximately 55% of the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the first layer of batter.
- Carefully pour the remaining batter on top, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute the remaining streusel topping generously over the second batter layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, testing doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. Some melted chocolate is acceptable, but wet batter indicates more baking time is needed.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Elevate your baking game with this crowd-pleasing banana streusel cake that transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dessert.
- Chocolate chips hidden within the streusel create unexpected pockets of melty goodness that make each bite a delightful surprise.
- Preparing ingredients beforehand ensures a smooth baking process and helps prevent last-minute kitchen chaos.
- Buttermilk works magic by keeping the cake incredibly moist and tender, while adding a subtle tangy undertone.
- Toasting walnuts briefly before mixing into the streusel intensifies their nutty flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg