Chocolate Chip Banana Coffee Cake Delight
Savor the deliciousness of our Chocolate Chip Banana Coffee Cake Delight, a decadent treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. This delightful cake features the rich, natural sweetness of very ripe bananas, complemented by gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips and a crunchy walnut streusel topping infused with cinnamon. The combination of soft cake and crunchy streusel creates a heavenly texture that will have you coming back for seconds. Ideal for sharing with friends and family, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering. Enjoy it warm with a cup of coffee or tea for the ultimate indulgence!
12
Servings
N/A
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups (About 8 ounces, measure directly.)
Packed golden brown sugar
2/3 cup (Pack firmly into the measuring cup.)
Chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (Chop finely before measuring.)
Ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon (Measure directly.)
All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (Sift before measuring if desired.)
Baking soda
3/4 teaspoon (Measure directly.)
Baking powder
3/4 teaspoon (Measure directly.)
Salt
1/4 teaspoon (Measure directly.)
Granulated sugar
3/4 cup (Measure directly.)
Unsalted butter
1/2 cup (At room temperature.)
Large egg
1 (Use at room temperature.)
Mashed very ripe bananas
1 1/3 cups (About 3 large bananas, mashed until smooth.)
Buttermilk
3 tablespoons (Measure directly.)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare an 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan by buttering it and dusting it lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
3
In a small bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, packed golden brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is well blended, then set the streusel mixture aside.
4
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, ensuring even distribution of the dry ingredients.
5
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the granulated sugar and room temperature unsalted butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
6
Add in the large egg, and continue mixing until well incorporated.
7
Gently fold in the mashed very ripe bananas and buttermilk, blending until the mixture is smooth and combined.
8
Carefully add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until blended. Do not overmix.
9
Spread half of the batter (about 2 cups) evenly into the prepared baking pan.
10
Sprinkle half of the streusel topping over the batter.
11
Spread the remaining batter on top, followed by the remaining streusel mixture for a delightful crunch.
12
Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
13
Once baked, remove the coffee cake from the oven and allow to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chocolate Chip Banana Coffee Cake Delight?
It is a decadent treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks, featuring the rich sweetness of very ripe bananas, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a crunchy walnut streusel topping.
What ingredients are needed for this recipe?
The recipe requires semi-sweet chocolate chips, golden brown sugar, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, unsalted butter, a large egg, mashed bananas, and buttermilk.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 12 servings.
What temperature should the oven be preheated to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What size baking pan is recommended?
An 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan is recommended for this recipe.
How do I prepare the baking pan?
Butter the baking pan and dust it lightly with flour to prevent the cake from sticking.
What is in the streusel mixture?
The streusel consists of semi-sweet chocolate chips, packed golden brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and ground cinnamon.
Which dry ingredients should be sifted together?
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed?
Use an electric mixer to cream together the granulated sugar and room temperature unsalted butter until the mixture is light and fluffy.
How many eggs are used in the batter?
The recipe uses one large egg, preferably at room temperature.
How should the bananas be prepared?
Use very ripe bananas and mash them until smooth; you will need about 1 1/3 cups, which is roughly 3 large bananas.
When is the buttermilk added?
The buttermilk is folded into the creamed mixture along with the mashed bananas.
What is the key to mixing the dry and wet ingredients?
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir just until blended, making sure not to overmix.
How is the cake layered in the pan?
Spread half of the batter in the pan, sprinkle half the streusel, then spread the remaining batter and top with the remaining streusel.
How long does the coffee cake bake?
The cake should be baked for approximately 45 minutes.
How do I check if the cake is finished baking?
The cake is done when a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
What is the recommended cooling time?
Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.
What kind of chocolate chips are used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups (about 8 ounces) of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How much brown sugar is in the streusel?
The streusel uses 2/3 cup of packed golden brown sugar.
What type of nuts are used in the topping?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of finely chopped walnuts.
How much cinnamon is included in the recipe?
One tablespoon of ground cinnamon is used in the streusel mixture.
Is the butter used at room temperature?
Yes, the 1/2 cup of unsalted butter should be at room temperature for proper creaming.
What is the texture of the finished cake?
The cake features a soft banana base complemented by a crunchy, cinnamon-infused streusel topping.
What can I serve with this coffee cake?
It is delicious when enjoyed warm with a cup of coffee or tea.
Is this recipe suitable for brunch?
Yes, it is an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack.
What are the tags associated with this recipe?
The recipe is tagged with banana, coffee cake, chocolate chip, streusel, breakfast, dessert, brunch, and easy recipe.
How much batter constitutes half of the mixture?
Half of the batter is approximately 2 cups.
Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
The recipe specifies using unsalted butter.
What kind of flour is required?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is categorized as an easy recipe that is sure to impress at any gathering.