Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Cinnamon Swirled Banana Bread, a moist and scrumptious treat that combines the comforting flavors of ripe bananas and warm cinnamon.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for swirl)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for swirl)
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar (for swirl)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for swirl)
- 6 thin slices of ripe banana (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and baking soda; mix until just combined. Fold in mashed bananas until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, and ground cinnamon to create the swirl mixture.
- Layer the batter and swirl mixture in the prepared pan: start with batter, then dollop with the swirl mixture; repeat layers until all is used.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 179mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 43mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing once you add flour to keep the bread light and fluffy. Check for doneness early to prevent overbaking.