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Banana Bread with Streusel Topping

Moist Banana Bread with Streusel Topping for Pure Comfort

Enjoy this Moist Banana Bread with Streusel Topping, a delightful treat perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 3-4 pieces Overripe Bananas Dark brown for maximum sweetness
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Unbleached for better structure
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Butter Softened for easy mixing
For the Streusel Topping
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Butter Cold and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Equipment

  • 10-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. Mash the overripe bananas in a separate bowl until smooth with a few chunks.
  4. Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy.
  5. Incorporate eggs and vanilla into the butter-sugar mixture, then fold in mashed bananas and sour cream.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
  8. For the streusel, mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  9. Sprinkle streusel topping over the banana bread batter.
  10. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  11. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this banana bread is moist and delicious. Enjoy with butter or cream cheese.

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