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Easy Gluten-Free Banana Coffee Cake

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A tender, cinnamon-kissed tray bake that turns overripe bananas into a comforting breakfast or snack, perfect for busy mornings and gatherings.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (or 1/2 cup neutral oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or 1/2 cup coconut sugar)
  • 2 cups gluten-free 1:1 flour blend
  • 2 tsp baking powder (if the flour blend doesn’t contain it)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum (if needed)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free oats or flour (for streusel)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/3 cup cold cubed butter (for streusel)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas and whisk them together with eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, xanthan gum, and salt.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  6. For the streusel, toss oats or flour with brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon; crumble over the batter.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of yogurt. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

  • Author: noglubreadcom
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free