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February 19, 2025

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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!

Toasty Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake
Toasty Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake
Toasty Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake
Toasty Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake
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Toasty Brown Butter Banana Coffee Cake

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Milk and 5 other allergens identified

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Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl

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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

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In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of Kosher salt.
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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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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 Brilliance 🧈
    When browning butter, watch carefully and remove from heat the moment it turns golden amber with nutty specks to prevent burning and develop maximum flavor complexity.
  • Banana Ripeness Perfection 🍌
    Use overripe bananas with dark brown or black spots for maximum sweetness and moisture in the coffee cake - they'll provide the most intense banana flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Streusel Texture Trick 🥄
    Freeze your streusel mixture for 10-15 minutes before sprinkling on the cake to ensure larger, crunchier crumbs that won't completely melt into the batter.
  • Sour Cream Smoothness 🥛
    Always bring sour cream and eggs to room temperature before mixing to ensure a smoother, more evenly incorporated batter with better rise and texture.
  • Cinnamon Swirl Technique 🌀
    When creating the cinnamon-sugar swirl, use a thin knife or skewer to gently drag through the batter in a figure-eight pattern for the most beautiful marbled effect.

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Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕️

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