Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake
Our Banana Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake is a delectable blend of fresh bananas and blueberries, creating a moist and flavorful base. The addition of a rich, buttery streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and sweetness, making every bite a heavenly experience. Easy to make and perfect for any gathering, this coffee cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Oven
- Cooling rack
- Fork or pastry cutter
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Cold Butter
- 1/4 cup chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 cup Flour
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground Nutmeg
- 1 cup fresh Blueberry
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 Bananas mashed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 cup Fresh Blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon of Truvia
- 3 tablespoon Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Lemon Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the flour, sugar, and butter into a bowl. Use a pastry cutter and cut the butter into the bowl.
- As you cut through the flour mix, the butter will continue to break down. Cut into flour mix until it is the size of a pea. Take 1/2 cup of the mix and put it into a small bowl.
- Mix the walnuts and cinnamon into the small bowl and set it aside.
- In the bowl with the remaining flour mix, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and blueberries.
- In a separate bowl, add the eggs, the bananas, and vanilla just until combined.
- Add to the dry mixture and stir.
- Grease and flour the pan. Fill each cavity with batter, and then top with the crumb mix that you set aside. Bake until done, approximately 8-10 minutes. Let cool, and then remove from pan.
- Add the blueberries, truvia, water and lemon extract to a small pan. Bring to a slow boil. As the mix boils, begin to push down on the blueberries with a spoon to smash berries. Continue until all the berries are smashed.
- Pour the smashed berries through a strainer into a small bowl, until the juice is released.
- Drizzle the blueberry sauce over the coffee cake. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar. Enjoy your coffee cake!
Notes
- Ripe Bananas: Use overripe bananas for a naturally sweeter and more flavorful cake. The bananas should have brown spots for the best results.
- Fresh or Frozen Blueberries: Both fresh and frozen blueberries work well in this recipe. If using frozen, do not thaw them to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- Streusel Topping: For a perfect streusel, ensure the butter is cold and cut into small pieces. This helps create a crumbly texture that adds a delightful crunch to the cake.
- Baking Time: Keep an eye on the cake as it bakes. It should be golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. This typically takes about 45-50 minutes.
- Storage: Store the coffee cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.