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Sour Cream Banana Coffee Cake

Moist Sour Cream Banana Coffee Cake with a Chocolate Twist

This Sour Cream Banana Coffee Cake is a moist and delightful treat, featuring chocolate chips and pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas well mashed
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Mixing Bowl
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
For the Chocolate & Nut Layer
  • 1 cup Mini Semisweet Chocolate Chips dark chocolate chips work well too
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans can substitute with walnuts
For Finishing Touches
  • Optional Spices like nutmeg for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Bundt or tube pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sour Cream Banana Coffee Cake
  1. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate chips, chopped pecans, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well coated and set aside.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt or tube pan.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in mashed bananas and sour cream until just combined.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  7. Spoon one-third of the chocolate-nut mixture into the pan, spread half of the batter, sprinkle with half of the remaining mixture, pour in the rest of the batter, and finish with the last third of the nut mixture.
  8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and do not overmix the batter to keep the cake moist and tender.

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