Banana Bread Crumb Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or your preferred spice)
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional, for added warmth)
• 3 ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed, for topping)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; be careful not to overmix, as this could lead to a denser cake.
5. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the topping. Add the cold butter pieces and use a fork or your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Pour the banana batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the crumb topping generously over the batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve as desired!