Old Fashioned Banana Crumb Cake
Put those sweet, overripe bananas to good use in this comfort dessert. Tender cake, warm spices and creamy icing are like a hug from an old friend.
Servings 8 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas about 4-5 medium bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter chilled and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup of butter and 3/4 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture, just until incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of flour, and cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup of butter until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle the topping over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- For the glaze, in a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Adjust the thickness with more milk or sugar as needed. Drizzle over the cake while it's still warm.
- Serve & Enjoy!