This Banana Streusel Cake, where ripe bananas meet a crunchy streusel topping with chocolate chips and walnuts. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to impress!

Why You’ll Love This Banana Streusel Cake

• Rich Flavor: The combination of ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and walnuts creates a wonderfully rich and delicious flavor.
• Crunchy Streusel: The cinnamon-infused streusel adds a delightful crunch and sweetness to each bite.
• Moist Texture: The buttermilk and mashed bananas ensure the cake is moist and tender.

Ingredients for Banana Streusel Cake

• 1 ¼ cups mini chocolate chips (about 8 ounces)
• ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 ⅓ cups very ripe mashed bananas (about 3 large)
• 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions for Making Banana Streusel Cake

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Butter and flour or line with parchment an 8×8-inch baking pan.

2. Prepare Streusel:

• In a medium bowl, stir the mini chocolate chips, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon together until well blended. Set aside.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, unsalted butter, and egg together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• On low speed, beat in the mashed bananas, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:

• Add the flour mixture all at once to the banana mixture and beat on low speed until well combined.

6. Layer the Batter and Streusel:

• Spoon a little more than half of the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
• Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter.
• Repeat with the remaining batter and streusel, spreading the batter carefully.

7. Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (melted chocolate is fine, but wet batter is not).

8. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack.
• Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.

Tips for the Best Banana Streusel Cake

• Ripe Bananas: Ensure the bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and moisture.
• Even Layers: Spread the batter and streusel evenly for consistent texture and taste.
• Room Temperature Ingredients: Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smoother batter.

FAQ about Banana Streusel Cake

Q: Can I substitute the walnuts with another nut?
A: Yes, you can use pecans or almonds if you prefer or if you have a nut allergy, you can omit them altogether.

Q: How do I store the cake?
A: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Q: Can I use a different type of chocolate?
A: Yes, you can use dark chocolate chips or chunks if you prefer a richer chocolate flavor.

Q: What if I don’t have buttermilk?
A: You can make a buttermilk substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.

Q: Can I freeze the cake?
A: Yes, you can freeze the cake. Wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Yield: 12 servings

BANANA STREUSEL CAKE

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Chocolate and banana are a winning combination in this delicious cake! It has a chocolate streusel topping and filling tucked inside a buttery, tender crumb fragrant with sweet bananas.

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1 + ¼ cups mini chocolate chips, about 8 ounces
• ⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 + ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 large egg
• 1 + ⅓ cups very ripe mashed banana, about 3 large
• 3 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour or line with parchment an 8x8 -inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl stir the chocolate chips, brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon together in small bowl until well blended.
3. In a separate bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
4. In another large bowl beat the sugar, butter and egg together on medium speed until light and fluffy about 3 minutes.
5. On low speed beat in the mashed banana, buttermilk and vanilla.
6. Add the flour mixture all at once and beat on low speed until well combined.
7. Spoon just a little more than half the batter into the pan and spread it out. Sprinkle with half of the streusel.
8. Repeat with the remaining batter and streusel.
9. Bake about 45 minutes or until a toothpick in center comes out clean - melted chocolate is ok but wet batter is not.
10. Cool on a wire rack and cut into squares.

Notes

Approximate Nutrition Information for Banana Streusel Cake

• Calories: 320 kcal per serving
• Total Fat: 15g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 45g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size:

1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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