Banana Cinnamon Crumble Cake
A wonderfully soft banana cake crowned with a golden, crunchy cinnamon crumble that makes every bite irresistible. This crowd-pleasing dessert comes together with pantry staples and ripe bananas, filling your kitchen with the most comforting aroma. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a satisfying after-dinner treat.
🛒 Ingredients
12 servings
- 6 ripe bananas
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (for the crumble)
- 1 cup sugar (for the crumble)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for the crumble)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for the batter)
- 2 cups sugar (for the batter)
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for the batter)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Butter and flour for the pan
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Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (22 cm) springform pan.
- 2
Make the crumble: combine flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter and rub with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Refrigerate until needed.
- 3
Peel the bananas and slice into ½-inch rounds. Set aside.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat softened butter with sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- 5
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 6
Sift flour and cornstarch together in a separate bowl.
- 7
Fold the flour mixture into the batter in three batches, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the flour.
- 8
Gently stir in the baking powder with a spatula, being careful not to overmix.
- 9
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
- 10
Arrange banana slices in an even layer over the top of the batter.
- 11
Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon crumble over the bananas, covering completely.
- 12
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 13
Rest for 15 minutes before releasing the springform. Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Chef's Tip
Use very ripe bananas — the blacker the peel, the sweeter and more fragrant the result. The crumble can be prepared a day ahead and kept in the fridge, which also helps it stay crunchier after baking.
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