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    February 19, 2025

    This brown butter banana coffee cake is the absolute best! With sour cream banana cake, a swirl of cinnamon-sugar, and buttery cinnamon streusel, it's great for breakfast, brunch, or a little snack. It's one of my favorite recipes to make for bachelorette breakfasts, brunch parties, or the holidays!

    18 Ingredients
    HARD
    Recipe

    Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake

    Ingredients

    Slices
    Milk and 8 other allergens identified

    Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl

    1
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    Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and clump-free. Set aside.

    Cinnamon Streusel

    1
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    In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of Kosher salt.
    2
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    Drizzle the melted butter over the flour-sugar mixture. Using the tines of a fork, stir everything together until you have a thick crumble. Set aside.

    Brown Butter Banana Cake

    1
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    Line an 8×8'' metal baking pan with parchment paper. Then, grease with neutral oil or baking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    2
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    Add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and Kosher salt to a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Then, place the bananas on plate or in a shallow bowl. Use the tines of a fork to mash the bananas until they're very smooth. Set aside.
    3
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    To make the brown butter, melt the butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat. After a few minutes, it will start to simmer and foam up. Stir constantly until the butter smells toasty and there are brown bits on the bottom of the pan, about 5 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat and pour the butter into a large heat-proof mixing bowl. You should have a 1/2 cup of brown butter. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
    4
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    Pour the sugar and brown sugar into the brown butter. Whisk together until you have a sandy mixture. Then, add the vanilla extract and eggs, whisking rapidly until the mixture is pale and thick, about 2-3 minutes. Next, stir in the sour cream and mashed bananas until it's thoroughly mixed.
    5
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    Whisk half of the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture, followed by half of the milk. Repeat with the remaining ingredients, stirring just until the batter is combined. Don't over-whisk or the cake will be dense!
    6
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    Carefully spread about half of the batter in bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Then, carefully spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar. (This can get a little messy, but do your best! It doesn't have to be perfect). Use a skewer to gently swirl the batter and cinnamon-sugar (don't over-swirl). Crumble the streusel evenly over the top of the cake.
    7
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    Bake the banana coffee cake, checking for doneness at 1 hour and up to 1 hour and 10 minutes. The cake is finished when it no longer jiggles and an inserted toothpick has just a few moist crumbs on it. Let the cake cool for 20-30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

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    Tips & Tricks (5)

    • Brown Butter Mastery 🧈
      Cook butter on low-medium heat, watching carefully until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, which will intensify the cake's flavor profile.
    • Banana Ripeness Magic 🍌
      Use overripe bananas with deep brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture in your coffee cake, ensuring a rich and tender crumb.
    • Streusel Texture Trick 🥄
      Freeze your streusel topping for 15 minutes before sprinkling to help it maintain a crisp, defined texture during baking.
    • Sour Cream Secret 🥛
      Bring sour cream to room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter incorporation and more even cake texture.
    • Cinnamon Swirl Strategy 🌀
      Create a beautiful cinnamon swirl by gently dragging a knife through the batter in figure-eight motions after initial layering.

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