Walnut Cream Banana Bread with Crunchy Streusel
Indulge in the moist and flavorful combination of sour cream, ripe bananas, and crunchy walnuts in this irresistibly delicious banana bread. Topped with a sweet and buttery streusel, each bite offers a satisfying texture that will keep you coming back for more.
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup chopped walnutsFor the Streusel Topping:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- 2.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- 3.
In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4.
Add the mashed bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- 5.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the batter comes together. Avoid overmixing.
- 6.
Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
- 7.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- 8.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and chilled butter for the streusel topping. Use your fingers to rub the ingredients together until crumbly. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- 9.
Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the banana bread batter, pressing it gently.
- 10.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 11.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 12.
Slice and serve this delightful treat with a smear of butter or cream cheese.
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