A coffee cake can be so much more—when you add bananas, that is. Our banana coffee cake recipe features cream cheese and ripe bananas for a delectably moist treat. Enjoy it with coffee, a glass of milk or even on its own. The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for the cake to finish baking so you can indulge!

Ingredients for Banana Coffee Cake

• Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese makes the cake texture somewhat creamy and also adds a slightly tangy note to the flavor.
• Butter: Butter makes the cake rich and tender. Let the butter soften for about an hour before you start.
• Sugar: Sugar helps lock in moisture, which keeps the cake soft.
• Eggs: Eggs contribute to the mouthfeel and texture of the cake.
• Ripe bananas: Ripe bananas bring their flavor to the cake and also make the cake moist.
• Vanilla extract: This extract adds a hint of vanilla flavor to the cake.
• All-purpose flour: Regular all-purpose flour works well for this cake recipe.
• Baking powder: Baking powder helps make the cake light and airy.
• Baking soda: Baking soda neutralizes acids in the cake and also helps keep the cake tender.
• Pecans, sugar and cinnamon: This trio creates a scrumptious topping for banana coffee cake.

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