Crumb Topped Banana Bread

Tuesday 2 December 2014

Crumb Topped Banana Bread

What with Thanksgiving and everything I am only getting to show you this fabulous banana bread now.  It is a little bit different than my usual favourite banana bread recipe, in that it has a lovely crumb topping.   

My usual one is stogged with nuts and dried cranberries. This one is quite plain except for the crumb topping.

Crumb Topped Banana Bread

Other than the topping,  it is exactly what you would expect a banana bread to be . . .  dense, moist, almost fudgy.   

Perfect for toasting under the grill and spreading with butter . . .  or just eaten out of hand.  Our little Spanish girl quite enjoyed this.

Crumb Topped Banana Bread

My husband  quite enjoyed this.

 Crumb Topped Banana Bread

I quite enjoyed this . . .  and sometimes, that is enough.  Three ten out of tens can't be bad. 

It was a combination of the loaf part of this recipe and the topping part of another recipe.  Together they made a scrummy recipe.

Crumb Topped Banana Bread


*Crumb Topped Banana Bread*
Makes one 9 by 5 loaf
Printable Recipe 


A deliciously different and moist banana bread with a crumb topping which adds a touch of crunch.
 Delightful!


1 large free range egg, beaten
200g sugar (1 cup)
125g of butter at room temperature (1 stick or 1/2 cup)
1 tsp vanilla
120ml of buttermilk (1/2 cup)
2 overripe bananas, peeled and mashed
280g of plain flour (2 cups)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
pinch allspice


Crumb Topping
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
3 Tbsp flour
1/8 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp white chocolate chips or chopped toasted pecans or walnuts (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled


Preheat oven to 180*C/350*F/gas mark 4. Butter a 9″ x 5″ loaf pan and dust lightly with flour, shaking out any excess.


Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Cream together the butter and sugar, until light and fluffy.   Beat in the banana, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla.  Add to flour mixture all at once and stir just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with the back of a spoon.


For the crumb topping, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Add melted butter and toss mixture with a fork until crumbly. Stir in the chocolate chips or nuts if using. Sprinkle over batter and bake, rotating pan halfway through, for about 53 to 54 minutes. If bread is browning too quickly, cover with foil. The bread is done when golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs attached.


Remove from oven and cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and cool completely before slicing and serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days; serve warm. 


Crumb Topped Banana Bread

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6 comments

  1. Love banana bread!and this look stuning Marie!
    So Todd loves this?

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  2. Yes he did Gloria. He is quite fond of banana anything. xxoo

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  3. I love banana bread and this one looks wonderful with the crumb topping. Have to make soon! xoxo

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  4. I hope that you like it Valerie! xxoo

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  5. I've made this banana breada a few times, and it is now my go-to recipe! I've tried countless recipes for banana bread and have never been truly satisfied until I tried this one. The crumb topping really kicks it up a notch. Made it again tonight and noticed that your quantity of nutmeg is a typo. I'm sure you meant 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg instead of 14 tsp. Thanks for another excellent recipe!

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    1. So happy you enjoy it Veronica! Thanks for coming back and taking the time to let me know! Much appreciated! yes, that is a typo! 14 tsp would be way too much. lol

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