Banana pudding and banana bread collide in this streusel topped Banana Pudding Bread. Serve it with a hot steamy cup of breakfast tea, fresh coffee or your favorite latte for brunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Banana Bread Day
February 23rd is National Banana Bread Day. I often ask myself, who are the lucky people who get to decide this sort of thing? That's a side hustle I'd love to participate in. Since banana bread is one of my favorite things to enjoy with a cup of hot tea and you know my obsession with banana pudding, I thought it would be fun to combine the two. I wanted to go one step further and incorporate a streusel topping to give it yet another way to stand apart from other sweet breads. This recipe is the result and as always, I'm delighted to share it with you all. Another fun quick bread you may enjoy is this Peanut Butter Bread from She Wears Many Hats.
Banana Pudding Bread Making Tips
- Please note the size of the pan is larger than a standard 8 x 4 inch loaf pan. If you choose to use the latter, fill the pan ⅔ full and bake the remaining batter in a muffin pan or mini loaf pan.
- The streusel topping is meant to be decadent. Check the top for over-browning halfway through baking and lay foil on top, if needed.
- This bread may be baked in advance, cooled and frozen for a time saver.
- Walnuts may be substituted for the pecans, if preferred.
Sweet golden streusel topped Banana Pudding Bread
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Banana Pudding Bread
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon softened butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium ripe bananas [1 ½ cups mashed]
- 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 3.4 oz box instant banana cream pudding mix
- ½ cup finely ground vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Streusel:
- 4 tablespoon cold butter
- ½ cup finely ground vanilla wafer crumbs
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pecan pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan or spray with baking spray. Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla for 2 minutes or fluffy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
- Add the bananas continue to whip on medium-high speed, just until the pudding has dissolved.
- In a separate mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together 1 ½ cups of flour, pudding mix, ½ cup of vanilla wafer crumbs, baking soda, salt and baking powder.
- Lower the speed of the mixer, and begin to add the dry ingredients alternatively with the buttermilk. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically.
- After all has been added, beat for 1 minute to fully incorporate. The batter will be creamy, dense and thick. Spread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
- To prepare the streusel:: Using a food processor or a pastry cutter cut the butter into the vanilla wafer crumbs, flour, brown sugar and cinnamon until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the pecans by hand. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F, then lower the oven temperature to 325°F. Continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes. Check halfway through baking for over browning and lay a piece of foil on top, if needed. Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes back clean..
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then gently run a knife around the edge to loosen the streusal from the pan.
- Remove from the pan and place onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Banana bread, like most quick breads, is even better the second day. The flavors will only intensify. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store in the fridge.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Mike
How would this recipe need to be altered if I already have banana pudding made?
Melissa
Dry banana pudding mix wouldn't be interchangeable with prepared banana pudding.
Dolores
Melissa, are you adding the dry banana cream pudding mix to the bananas or following the pudding recipe adding milk to make a pudding then adding it to the bananas ?
Melissa
Don't follow the pudding package directions, follow the recipe adding it as directed.
Julie Ollerhead
Hi, I will need to make 10 individual breads in the small foil pans. Do I need to double the recipe?
Melissa
I haven't tested it so, I'm only guessing but, I think you might need to double.
Melissa
Hi Melissa, this will work with or without the streusel topping, too. Thanks for stopping by!
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite Books
Im really going to have to try this! Love the addition of the instant banana cream pudding mix! =)
Laureen King
This looks absolutely yummy Melissa, making this with my next batch of bananas. Topping looks exceptional!
Melissa
Thanks Laureen!
Melissa
After baking this, I took some to my son's teacher's at school...yes, a wonderful way to celebrate National Banana Bread Day! 🙂
Didi
I think I'm going to make this tomorrow... OMG~~~~