Fresh Milled Banana Bread Coffee Cake

This fresh milled banana bread coffee cake is my favorite way to make banana bread, it’s easy, moist, and delicious, not to mention you get an even bake every single time! There’s no need to autolyse with this one, just mix, pour, and bake. It’s perfect for brunch, after school, tea and coffee, or just for any dessert any time!

If you’re new to home milled flour, welcome! It can feel overwhelming, but know that it can be easy! You can still eat delicious baked goods while providing better options for your family, no need to sacrifice taste for your health anymore!

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Ingredients/Variations

Soft White Wheat Berries – You’ll want soft white wheat berries because it’ll be most similar to conventional flour for banana bread, you’ll get the benefits of fresh milled flour and a more tender crumble

Butter – I’ve found you can typically use salted or unsalted just based on preference. If you’re trying to cut back on salt then the unsalted is fine

Light Brown Sugar – Gives both a yummy caramel flavor and moister crumb for the cake

Eggs – What holds everything in the batter together

Vanilla Extract – Store bought is fine, but homemade is even better!

Bananas – this is the time to use your overripe bananas that are almost too ripe to eat, so the softer the better! You can also use frozen. I save my overripe bananas and freeze them purely to make banana bread later!

Baking Soda – Helps make the bread rise

Salt – I use Redmond’s

Chopped Pecans (optional) – I prefer mine without but you do you. You could also do chocolate chips! That would be delish.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• 8×8 Baking Dish
• Rubber spatula
• Stand Mixer (I have this one) or Hand Mixer (and this one)
• Small saucepan
• Grain mill (I’m currently using my mom’s trusty Whispermill from 30 years ago, still going strong! It’s been rebranded as the Wondermill now)

Step-by-Step Instructions (with Photos)

Mill the flour
Mill the 1 1/3 cup (250g) soft white wheat berries into a fine flour and set aside.

Preheat oven
Set to 350° F (375° if using a glass dish). Prepare the baking dish by spraying with cooking spray, I use avocado oil, you can also use parchment paper.

Melt the butter
In a small saucepan on the stove on low, melt the 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter.

Combine the sugar and the wet ingredients
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with the hand mixer) add the melted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 slightly beaten eggs, and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix to combine.

Mash the bananas
Mash the 3 large or 4 medium bananas in a small mixing bowl using a fork, lumpy is fine. Add the bananas to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer and mix to combine.

Combine the dry ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl add all of the fresh milled flour (250g) 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix to combine.

Combine the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer and mix until combined. If using the optional nuts, now is the time to add and mix together.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Put the coffee cake on a cooling rack to cool completely. Glaze if desired and enjoy!

Fresh Milled Banana Bread Coffee Cake Recipe

Fresh Milled Banana Bread Coffee Cake

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This fresh milled banana bread coffee cake is the best way to enjoy classic banana bread! Moist and delicious with a simple glaze on top it's sure to become the next staple in your recipe arsenal. Enjoy it for brunch, dessert, or coffee and tea with your favorite people!

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Prep Time:20 minutes mins

Cook Time:45 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Tea

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana, easy, fresh milled flour, powdered sugar glaze

Servings: 9 Slices

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 Cup Soft White Wheat Berries Unground 250g
• 1 Stick Melted Butter 1/2 cup
• 1 Cup Brown Sugar Lightly packed
• 2 Eggs Slightly beaten
• 1 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 3-4 Mashed Ripe Bananas 3 if large, 4 if medium sized
• 1 Tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans optional

Instructions

• Mill the 1 1/3 cup (250g) soft white wheat berries. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the baking dish by spraying with cooking spray, I use avocado oil. You can also use parchment paper.
• In a small saucepan on the stove on low, melt the 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter.
• In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with the hand mixer) add the melted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 slightly beaten eggs, and 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
• Mash the 3 large or 4 medium bananas in a small mixing bowl using a fork, lumpy is fine. Add the bananas to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer and mix to combine.
• In a medium mixing bowl add all of the fresh milled flour (250g) 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix to combine.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in the stand mixer and mix until combined. If using the optional nuts, now is the time to add and mix together.
• Pour the batter into the greased or parchment paper lined baking dish until it's evenly spread. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Put the coffee cake on a cooling rack to cool completely.

How to Serve

• Drizzle a glaze: I use this powdered sugar glaze, wait until the coffee cake is cooled completely to avoid the glaze melting.
• Sprinkle Raw Sugar: Sprinkle raw sugar to cover it, I use turbinado sugar. Do this just before you put it in the oven.

How to Store

• Room temperature: Store covered for up to 2 days.
• Freeze: After the cake has completely cooled, wrap the whole pan or individual slices in a layer of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. You can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

This fresh milled banana bread coffee cake is such a treat, I hope this recipe provides a new twist on classic banana bread that you will enjoy with your friends and family for years to come!

If you make it please let me know and leave a review in the comments!