Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread: The Ultimate Recipe for Deliciousness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the swirl: 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Mash bananas in a separate bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients while alternating with mashed bananas.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle half of the swirl mixture on top. Repeat with remaining batter and swirl mixture.
- Swirl gently with a knife for marbling effect.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing; drizzle optional glaze made from powdered sugar mixed with milk and vanilla.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg