Blueberry Banana Coffee Cake with Pecan Crumble Topping is a coffee cake filled with blueberries and topped with pecans. This moist, flavorful coffee cake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert!
Blueberry Banana Coffee Cake with Pecan Crumble Topping! Sometimes life just doesn't get much better... especially when it involves a delicious home baked good! This coffee cake is filled with blueberries and it is so moist from the banana added to the batter.
This coffee cake would be perfect for breakfast or brunch. Coffee cakes are pretty versatile and can be served anytime of the day.
Other coffee cakes I like to make is Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake and this delicious Cranberry Eggnog Coffee Cake.
When making this coffee cake, you will want to use ripe bananas. Look for bananas that have a peel that is really spotted or brown. These bananas are best to use in baked dishes.
Do I use fresh or frozen blueberries?
You can use either fresh or frozen blueberries when making this coffee cake.
Can I use other fruit in this coffee cake?
Yes, you could substitute the blueberries for huckleberries, blackberries or raspberries.
Does coffee cake have coffee in it?
Nope, if you are thinking coffee cake has coffee you are just like my kids! No coffee in coffee cake. The name comes from a cake served with coffee. However, a coffee cake is delicious with a glass of milk, a cup of hot chocolate, a cup of tea or a cup of coffee!
How do I make this coffee cake?
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In a bowl, combine sugar and butter
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Add eggs and combine.
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Stir in sour cream and vanilla
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Add mashed bananas
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Stir in flour mixture
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Gently fold in blueberries
- Combine topping ingredients
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Add cake batter to a greased 9 inch square pan. Add topping to batter.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes
- Allow cake to fully cool before serving
How do I know when this cake is done?
This coffee cake is dense and takes a long time to bake. After 50 minutes check to see if it's done. Give the cake pan a little jiggle to see if the center of the cake wiggles. If it does, return to the oven for another 5 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake. The toothpick should come out with just a few moist crumbs when it is baked through. 
Tips for making coffee cake
- Use a 2 quart baking dish. I used an 8 x 8" baking dish
- Grease your baking dish with a non-stick spray
- Make certain oven is preheated to 350
- Butter should be at room temperature
- Allow coffee cake to cool before serving
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Blueberry Banana Coffee Cake with a Pecan Crumble Topping
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2 whole eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 whole ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 ½ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups blueberries
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sugar and butter.
- Add eggs and combine.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla
- Add bananas
- Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder
- Gently fold in blueberries
- Add to a greased 8 inch square pan
Topping
- To make the topping mix sugar, cinnamon and oatmeal. Add melted butter and stir.
- Sprinkle topping over cake mixture.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 50-55 minutes.
Notes
- 1 mashed banana is about ⅓ of a cup
Tips for making coffee cake
- Use a 2 quart baking dish. I used an 8 x 8" baking dish
- Grease your baking dish with a non-stick spray
- Make certain oven is preheated to 350
- Butter should be at room temperature
- Allow coffee cake to cool before serving
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in June of 2016. The recipe and pictures have been updated.
Recipe adapted from All Recipes
Adina says
The cake looks so sticky and delicious, I would love to try it!
Kathy says
The bananas keep it moist!
Miriam @londonkitchendiaries.com says
This absolutely works for breakfast 😉 Love the oatmeal & pecan topping ♡
Kathy says
Sometimes I feel a bit guilty when I eat it for breakfast....I just need to stop feeling guilty! Totally breakfast food!
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
Dear Kathy, What a beautiful coffee cake. And so funny about your kids and the coffee. I could totally see my kids saying the same thing. This pecan crumble topping is genius with the blueberries. I plan to make this soon! Have a great week Kathy! XO
Laura @ Raise Your Garden says
Ha. Ha. Ha. You're kids didn't know what coffee cake was. I'll be sure not to repeat that mistake. hehe. Looks delicous Kathy as always. Wish I had a piece (okay 2 pieces) to go with my coffee right now.
Kathy says
They lead such a sheltered life!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I could eat this coffee cake all day long Kathy! I bet your kids are hooked now!
Kathy says
Totally hooked!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
I would have no problem eating this for breakfast, Kathy! Yum! I can understand why your kids thought there was coffee in 'coffee cake.' I used to think that too. Love that pecan crumble you have on the top too 🙂
Kathy says
Well, the name does say coffee cake! What else are we to think???
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Hahahaha! Maybe you should have let them believe there IS coffee in here... I always did think "coffee cake" was a little strange of a name for such a delicious cake, with no coffee in it. I'm a huge sucker for any coffee cake and this one looks delicious! Love love love the pecan crumble topping and blueberries with banana is fantastic. I could eat this entire cake for breakfast. Guess it would be safer to have this around with a few children to help me polish it off. 😉 Cheers, friend!
Kathy says
Things always disappear faster with kids around.
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I thought the exact same thing about coffee cake when I was a kid! Now I wish SO much that I could have a taste of this one!
Kathy says
Totally yummy!
Julia @ Plated Cravings says
I would love to have your coffee cake for breakfast! It looks delicious, Kathy. That pecan crumble topping sounds so good!
Kathy says
It is wonderful for breakfast!
mira says
I can only imagine how this smells! Looks delicious! Pinning
Kathy says
It smells delicious!