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Banana Coffee Cake Bread

Banana Coffee Cake Bread
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Indulge in the delightful experience of Banana Coffee Cake Bread, a moist and rich treat that perfectly marries classic banana bread with a creamy cream cheese filling. Enhanced by the addition of chocolate chips and walnuts, this cake is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack throughout the day. Its tender crumb and flavor explosion of bananas, cinnamon, and chocolate make it a favorite at gatherings or cozy family moments. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create this deliciously comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large ripe bananas)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream (not nonfat, at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (for streusel topping)
  • 1/2 cup flour (for streusel topping)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (for streusel topping)
  • 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon (for streusel topping)
  • 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed (for streusel topping)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup reserved batter (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • mini chocolate chips (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a nonstick angel food cake pan.
  2. Prepare the streusel topping by mixing chopped walnuts, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; then add cold butter until pebbly.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry mix alternating with sour cream until just combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips and walnuts.
  5. Spoon half the batter into the pan; layer with cream cheese mixture; top with remaining batter and streusel.
  6. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.

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